Remove/install side paneling in rear - AR68.30-P-4780CW

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MODEL 204, 212.0/1

Shown on model 204.0 with code (287) Through-loading feature

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Side Paneling Components

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	Remove/install
1.1	Remove left and right rear seat backrest side bolsters (1)	Model 204.2/9	AR91.12-P-1710CX
1.1	Remove left and right rear seat backrest side bolsters (1)	Model 204.0, 212 with code (287) Through-loading feature	AR91.12-P-1710CW
1.2	Remove rear seat backrest	Model 204.0, 212 without code (287) Through-loading feature or without code (224) Design rear bucket seats	AR91.12-P-1620CW
1.2	Remove rear seat backrest	Model 212 with code (224) Design rear bucket seats	AR91.12-P-1620EW
2.1	Unclip rear door sill (4) in area of B-pillar and remove toward front	Model 204
2.2	Remove rear door sill (4)	Model 212	AR68.30-P-4100EW
3	Remove edge guard (3) in area of side paneling (2)
4	Remove clip (5)	Model 204 On model 212 the side paneling (2) is fastened with two nuts instead of clips (5).
5	Unhook clips (6) from body flange
6	Remove side paneling (2)	Installation: Ensure that side paneling (2) is seated correctly in C-pillar paneling
7	Install in the reverse order