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

Model 257 

Shown on model 257 with code 540 (Electric roller sunblind for rear window) 

Fig 1: C-Pillar Trim Component Location - Model 257 (Shown With Code 540)

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	Remove/install
1	Remove rear passenger compartment side trim panel		AR68.30-P-4780FR
2	Remove belt end fitting	Bolt, rear belt end fitting	*BA91.40-P-1005-01U
3	Remove edge guard in area of C-pillar (2)	Ensure that edge guard is seated correctly.
4	Unclip cover (1)	Retaining clip remains in C-pillar paneling (2). Clip remover	Fig 2
5	Loosen C-pillar paneling (2) on C-pillar and rear side paneling, slightly tilt toward center of vehicle and remove toward front	Carefully remove C-pillar paneling (2). Otherwise roof paneling can be damaged. Ensure that C-pillar paneling (2) is seated correctly. Model 257 with code 540 (Electric sunblind for rear window) Ensure correct seating of roller sunblind in guide rail (5) on C-pillar trim (2).
6	Remove cover (3) from C-pillar paneling (2)
7	Remove clamp (4)	Ensure that clip (4) is seated correctly.
8	Guide seatbelt through opening in cove (3) and C-pillar paneling (2)
9	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Clip Remover (452 589 01 63 00)

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