Remove/Install Trim At C-Pillar - AR68.30-P-4490LF

Model 222.0/1 

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Shown on model 222.1 with code Z07 (Top protection) 

Shown on model 222.1 without code Z07 (Highest protection) 

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Shown on model 222.1 with code Z07 (Top protection) 

Shown on model 222.1 with code Z07 (Top protection) 

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Topical note	Note on functional reliability of window airbag		AH91.60-P-0693-01A
	Remove/install
1	Remove edge guard (4) in area of C-pillar trim (2, 3)
2	Unclip cover (1)
3.1	Unscrew nut (5)	Model 222.0/1 except code Z07 (Top protection)
		Nut/screw, trim bracket to C-pillar	*BA68.30-P-1002-01E
3.2	Remove screw (14) under cover (1)	Model 222.0/1 with code Z07 (Top protection)
		Nut/screw, trim bracket to C-pillar	*BA68.30-P-1002-01E
4	Unclip guide rail (7) from C-pillar paneling top section (2)	Model 222.0/1 with code 540 (Electric sunblind for rear window) except code Z07 (Top protection) Install extraction hook in opening (arrow B), turn 90° and unclip guide rail (7) from top downward. Guide rail (7) is hooked into C-pillar paneling top section (2) at bottom. : Ensure that pin (9) on roller blind (8) is seated correctly in guide rail (7). Ensure that guide rail (7) is seated correctly.
		Extraction hook	Fig 1
5	Lever retainer (arrow A) of C-pillar trim upper section (2) over roof lining (10)
6	Remove check strap (11) of roof lining (10) from C-pillar trim upper section (2)	Model 222.0/1 with code Z07 (Top protection) Slightly press in spring clip (13), guide rive (12) together with check strap (11) out of opening. : Ensure that check strap (11) and rivet (12) are seated correctly.
7	Unclip speaker cover (17) in upward direction
8	Unclip seat belt guide trim element (15) and allow to hang down
9	Unclip seat belt retractor cover (16)
10	Unclip C-pillar paneling top section (2) along rear window
11	Remove C-pillar paneling top section (2) in direction of travel
12	Unscrew buckle clamps (6)	Model 222.0/1 except code Z07 (Top protection) : Replace buckle clamps (6).
13	Remove C-pillar trim lower section (3)	Carefully swivel C-pillar trim lower section (3) toward front. Side trim in rear is connected via a pin with C-pillar trim lower section (3). : Before assembly, install new strap buckles (6) on C-pillar trim lower section (3).
14	Install in the reverse order

Fig 1: Identifying Extraction Hook (140 589 02 33 00)

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