Remove/Install Side Paneling In Rear - AR68.30-P-4780LW

Model 205.0/1/2 

Fig 1: Side Paneling In Rear Components Location - Model 205.0; Shown On Right Side Of Vehicle

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Shown on model 205.0 on right side of vehicle 

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Shown on model 205.2 up to model year 2019 on right side of vehicle 

	Remove/install
1.1	Remove seat backrest.	Model 205.0/1 except code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment)	AR91.12-P-1620LW
1.2	Remove left and/or right side bolster.	Model 205.0/1 with code 287 (Folding seat backrests in rear passenger compartment) Model 205.2	AR91.12-P-1710LW
2	Remove left and/or right trim at C-pillar and guide out of working area at corresponding seat belt.	Model 205.0/1
		Belt end fittings must not be detached.	AR68.30-P-4490LW
3	Remove the left/right rear door sill.		AR68.30-P-4100LW
4	Detach the edge guard (2) in the area of the left/right side paneling (1).	Ensure that edge guard (2) is seated correctly.
5	Remove nut (3).
6	Unclip the left/right side paneling (1) from the retaining clips (4).	The number of retaining clips (4) can vary according to vehicle model.
7	Disconnect the electrical connection (5) on the button for the left rear backrest release (S54/11)/button for the right rear backrest release (S54/12).	Model 205.2 up to model year 2019
8	Remove the left/right side paneling (1).
9	Install in the reverse order.