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

MODEL 231

MODIFICATION NOTES

5.3.12

"Unclip cover and unscrew bolts" added

Operation step 6 and 7

Shown on the right-hand side

Fig 1: Rear Side Paneling Remove/Install Components - Shown On Right-Hand Side (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Rear Side Paneling Remove/Install Components - Shown On Right-Hand Side (2 Of 2)

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	Remove/install
1	Open Vario roof
2	Move driver and front passenger seat toward front to end position
3	Carefully unclip paneling (1) in direction of arrow (arrow A) and lay down to side	Before installing paneling (1), unclip cover (2) and detach clamp bolt (3). Then install paneling (1), tighten clamp screw (3) and reinstall cover (2).
4	Remove door sill molding	Remove/install door sill molding	AR68.30-P-4100RK
5	Unclip trim (4) toward front and remove	Mounting wedge	Figure
6	Unclip cover (10) upward and remove	When removing right paneling (6).
7	Open rear luggage box	When removing left paneling (6).
8	Remove screw/bolts (9)	When removing right paneling (6).
9	Remove screw/bolts (5)
10	Remove door seal (7) in area of trim (6)	Ensure that paneling (6) is seated correctly in door seal (7).
11	Unclip trim (6) in direction of arrow (arrow B) and remove toward front	Remove paneling (6) only until electrical connector on right rear speaker (H4/8) or left rear speaker (H4/7) is accessible. Replace damaged clips (8). Mounting wedge	Figure
12	Disconnect electrical connector from left rear speaker (H4/8) or right rear speaker (H4/7)
13	Remove paneling (6)
14	Install in the reverse order

Fig 3: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)

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