Remove/install paneling on C-pillar - AR68.30-P-4490SC

MODEL 216.3

Fig 1: Identifying C-Pillar Paneling Components

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Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

MODIFICATION NOTES

28.7.06

"Remove rear seat backrest" eliminated

	Removing
1	Remove rear passenger compartment side trim panel		AR68.30-P-4780SC
2	Remove seat belt cover (2) toward front and lay down to side with seat belt (9) installed.
3	Unclip C-pillar paneling (1) from retaining clip (3) by hand.
4	Firmly press C-pillar paneling (1) toward front, detach from C-pillar and remove.
5	Remove sheet metal nut (4) from mounting bolts (5) on C-pillar.
	Install
6	Install sheet metal nut (4) in C-pillar paneling (1).
7	Insert C-pillar paneling (1) with guides (arrows) in rear shelf paneling (6) and push toward rear.	Ensure that all guides (arrows) of the C-pillar paneling (1) reach into the corresponding mounts in the rear shelf paneling (6).
8	Clip C-pillar paneling (1) to C-pillar and press on in area of sheet metal nut (4) until the transition to the headliner (8) is adjusted.
9	Install seat belt cover (2).	Do not twist seat belt (9)
10	Install side paneling in rear passenger compartment		AR68.30-P-4780SC
11	Position seal (7) on C-pillar paneling (1).