Removing and installing trim panel at D-pillar - AR68.30-P-4495GQX

MODEL 166.8 

Fig 1: Identifying Guide, Weatherstrip, Window Seal, Cover

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	Remove/install
1	Remove side paneling in trunk		AR68.30-P-4800GQX
2	Move backrest of third seat row toward front
3	Remove seat belt (3) from floor	For this purpose lift cover (4) and unscrew bolt (2).
		Bolt/nut, belt end fitting/seat belt buckle 3rd seat row to body	*BA91.40-P-1011-01R
4	Pry off paneling (1) at rear (arrow)	Do not remove sealing weather strip (5) from body. Otherwise it can be damaged and must be replaced.
		Mounting wedge	Figure
5	Pull paneling (1) downward and to rear	Guide retaining lug (7) into retaining plate and retaining lug (8) below headliner. Ensure that seal (6) and sealing weather strip (5) are seated correctly.
6	Install seat belt (3) and remove paneling (1)
7	Install in the reverse order

SEAT BELTS/EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS

Number	Designation		MODEL 166
*BA91.40-P-1011-01R	Bolt/nut, belt end fitting/seat belt buckle 3rd seat row to body	Nm	35

Fig 2: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)

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