Remove/Install Side Paneling In Trunk - AR68.30-P-4800LW

Model 205.0/1/3 

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Shown on model 205.0 (except 205.013/047/053/054) with code 550 (trailer hitch) and except code 287 (folding seat backrests in the rear and except code 30P (Stowage Space Package) 

	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.	No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.	AS00.00-Z-0011-01A
	Risk of death  when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC)	Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines.	AS00.00-Z-0035-01A
	General information on handling vehicles with high-voltage on-board electrical system and/or lithium-ion battery and/or gaseous-fuel drive system		AH00.00-Z-0300-01A
	Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove rear-end center section paneling (5).		AR68.30-P-4785LW
2.1	Remove trunk floor front section (3).	Model 205.0 (except 205.013/047/053/054), 205.1 (except 205.147), 205.3 Model 205.0 (except 205.013/047/053/054), 205.1 (except 205.147)	AR68.80-P-0005LWW
		Screw/bolt for tie-down eye	*BA68.50-P-1001-031
2.2	Remove high-voltage battery cover.	Model 205.013/047/053/054/147	AR68.80-P-6000LWH
3	Remove retaining clips (2).	Dismantling tool	Fig 1
4.1	Remove expansion rivet (4).	Model 205.0 (except 205.013/047/053/054), 205.1 (except 205.147), 205.3 except code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment) except code 30P (Stowage Space package) Dismantling tool	Fig 1
4.2	Remove tie-down eye.	Model 205.0 (except 205.013/047/053/054), 205.1 (except 205.147), 205.3 with code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment) Model 205.0 (except 205.013/047/053/054), 205.1 (except 205.147), 205.3 with code 30P (Stowage Space package) Model 205.013/047/053/054/147 Screw/bolt for tie-down eye	*BA68.50-P-1001-031
5	Remove the bracket (7).	Model 205.0 (except 205.013/053/054), 205.1
6	Release trim (1) until the electrical connector (8) is accessible.	Model 205.0/1/3 with code 550 (Trailer coupling) When removing left paneling (1). Installation:  Ensure that the seal (6) is seated correctly.
7	Disconnect electrical connector (8) from the trailer hitch release switch (S62/24).	Model 205.0/1/3 with code 550 (Trailer coupling) When removing left paneling (1).
8	Release trim (1) until the electrical connector of the right trunk lamp (E18/4) is accessible.	When removing right paneling (1). Installation:  Ensure that the seal (6) is seated correctly.
9	Disconnect electrical connector for right trunk lamp (E18/4).	When removing right paneling (1).
10	Remove left and right trim (1) from the rear toward the front in the direction of the arrow.	Installation:  Ensure that the seal (6) is seated correctly.
11	Install in the reverse order

Fig 1: Identifying Dismantling Tool (000 589 95 63 00)

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