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

Model 205.0/1/2 

Model 253 

Model 205.0, shown on right side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Side Paneling Remove/Install Components - Shown On Right Side Vehicle

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Model 253, shown on right side of vehicle with code 293 (Sidebags in rear) and removed backrest 

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Side Paneling Remove/Install Components - Shown On Right Side Vehicle

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Model 205.2, 253, shown on model 205.2 on right side of vehicle 

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Side Paneling Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 205.2

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	Remove/install
1.1	Remove seat backrest	Model 205.0/1 except code 287 (Folding rear seat backrests)
			AR91.12-P-1620LW
1.2	Remove left or right side bolster	Model 205.0/1 with code 287 (Folding rear seat backrests) Model 205.2
			AR91.12-P-1710LW
1.3	Remove seat cushion in the rear	Model 253
			AR91.12-P-1020LW
2	Release left or right backrest and fold forward	Model 253
3	Remove left or right C-pillar paneling and guide out of working area along corresponding seat belt	Model 205.0/1
			AR68.30-P-4490LW
		Belt end fittings must not be detached.
4	Unclip cover above belt end fitting	Model 253
5	Unscrew nut (6)	Model 253
6	Unclip covers (7)	Model 253 with code 293 (Sidebags in rear)
7	Remove screws/bolts (8)	Model 253 with code 293 (Sidebags in rear)
8	Remove left or right rear door sill		AR68.30-P-4100LW
9	Detach edge guard (2) in area of left and right side paneling (1)	Ensure that edge guard (2) is seated correctly.
10	Unscrew nut (3)
11	Unclip left and right side paneling (1) from retaining clips (4) and remove	The number of retaining clips (4) can vary according to vehicle model.
12	Disconnect electrical connector (5) from left rear backrest release button (S54/11) or right rear backrest release button (S54/12)	Model 205.2 Model 253
13	Remove rubber grommet through locking hooks on folding backrest in rear	Model 253
14	Remove left and right side paneling (1)
15	Install in the reverse order