Remove/Install Side Load Compartment Paneling - AR68.30-P-1185MEX

Model 167.9 

except code M036 (Maybach version) 

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Shown on left side of vehicle 

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Shown on right side of vehicle 

	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
Topical note	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
	Notes on safety-relevant components		AH00.00-Z-0019-01A
	Notes on HANDS-FREE ACCESS		AH80.61-P-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove spare wheel with stowage tray in the load compartment.	Model 167.9 with code 669 (Spare tire on steel rim) with code 811 (Advanced sound system) except code M036 (Maybach version) Model 167.9 with code 669 (Spare tire on steel rim) with code U68 (Active engine sound generator) except code M036 (Maybach version)
2	Remove load compartment cover.
3	Remove partitioning net in load compartment.	Model 167.9 with code U40 (Safety net for luggage cover) except code M036 (Maybach version)
4	Fold in seat backrest of third seat row.
5	Move rear seat to EASY-ENTRY position.
6	Switch off ignition and store transmitter key outside of transmitter range (min. 2 m).
7	Remove edge guard in working area of liftgate opening.
8	Remove rear-end center-section trim.		AR68.30-P-4786ME
9	Remove cargo retainers (1).	Bolt, cargo retainers to body	*BA68.50-P-1001-03F
10	Remove edge guard in working area of rear door.
11	Remove rear door sill.		AR68.30-P-4100ME
12	Remove seat belt end fitting of rear seat belt (2).	Bolt, rear belt end fitting	*BA91.40-P-1005-01U
13	Remove screw/bolts (3).
14	Unclip load compartment trim (4) (arrows) and remove until electrical connectors (6, 7) can be accessed.	Do not crush or kink or subject electric lines to tension. This will result in damage to lines and can impair their function. Electrical connector (7) is only present on right side of vehicle. Ensure that load compartment trim (4) is correctly seated in corresponding cutouts at C-and D-pillar trim. Long wedge	Fig 1
15	Release and disconnect electrical connectors (6, 7).	Electrical connector (7) is only present on right side of vehicle.
16	Remove load compartment trim (4) towards rear from vehicle.	Ensure that third seat row seat belt (5) is correctly positioned.
17	Remove detachable parts and electrical wiring harness from load compartment trim (4).	When replacing load compartment trim (4).
18	Install in the reverse order.

Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)

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