Remove/Install Upper Side Trim In Rear Passenger Compartment - AR68.30-P-4783LWO

Model 238 

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Shown on left side of vehicle on model 238.3 

Shown on the upper left side trim (1) on model 238.3 with code 810 (Sound system) 

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Shown on left side of vehicle on model 238.4 

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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
	Remove/install
1	Remove screws (2) and extend seat belt (3) from the retaining bracket (4).	Bolt, front belt end fitting	*BA91.40-P-1003-01U
2	Remove belt guide rail (5) completely from the upper side trim (1) and extend seat belt (3).	Remove belt guide rail (5) slowly and evenly. Otherwise the belt extender can be damaged. Insert belt guide rail (5) slowly and evenly. Otherwise the belt extender can be damaged.
3	Unlock and fold over rear seat backrest.
4	Lower rear side window.
5	Detach sealing frame (6) in area of top side trim (1).
6	Detach inner sealing rail (7) until the retaining clips (8) are accessible.
7	Separate electrical connector (11).	Model 238.4 When removing top left side trim (1).
8	Unclip top side trim (1) from retaining clips (9).	Model 238 with code 810 (Sound system) Model 238 with code 811 (Advanced sound system) Carefully unclip the upper side trim (1). Otherwise, the electrical connector of the tweeter (10) (located beneath the trim) may be damaged.
9	Disconnect electrical connector from tweeter (10).	Model 238 with code 810 (Sound system) Model 238 with code 811 (Advanced sound system)
10	Unclip upper side trim (1) from body and remove it.	Attach retaining clips (8) still on the body to the upper side trim (1).
11	Install in the reverse order