Remove/install trim at C-pillar - AR68.30-P-4490T

MODEL 211.0 

Fig 1: Identifying C-Pillar Trim Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ OF NORTH AMERICA.

MODIFICATION NOTES

25.7.03

Work method changed

Operation steps 1.2, 11.1, 12.1,

	Removing
1.1	Position both rear seat cushions upright	For vehicles with code (287a) Through-loading feature See Operator's Manual
1.2	Remove rear seat cushion	For vehicles without code (287a) Through-loading feature	AR91.12-P-1020T
2	Remove edge guard (2) in area of C-pillar paneling (1)
3	Remove belt end fitting (3)
4	Unclip C-pillar paneling (1) from clip (4)
5	Pull C-pillar paneling (1) approx. 2 to 3 cm toward front, slightly pivot in direction of center of vehicle and remove from C-pillar toward front	Thereby pull seat belt (5) through passage out of C-pillar paneling (1)
	Install
6	Insert sheet metal nut (6) into C-pillar paneling (1)	Sheet metal nut (6) remains in C-pillar mount when C-pillar paneling (1) is removed
7	Pull seat belt (5) through passage in C-pillar paneling (1)	Do not twist seat belt (5).
8	Insert C-pillar paneling (1) into rear shelf in guides (arrows)	Thereby hold C-pillar paneling (1) pivoted slightly in direction of center of vehicle.
9	Clip C-pillar paneling (1) to C-pillar.	Observe transition to headliner (7).
10	Install belt end fitting (3)	Do not install seat belt (5) when twisted
			*BA91.40-P-1012-01A
11.1	Install rear seat cushion	For vehicles without code (287a) Through-loading feature	AR91.12-P-1020T
11.2	Fold down both rear seat cushions and lock	For vehicles with code (287a) Through-loading feature See Operator's Manual

SEAT BELTS/EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS

Number	Designation		Model 211.0
BA91.40-P-1012-01A	Bolt, belt end fitting to vehicle floor	Nm	32