Remove/Install Upper Paneling On B-Pillar - AR68.30-S-4700-01E

Model 447, 448

Notice	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A
Notice	Notes on carrying out repair work in the vehicle interior		AH68.00-D-0001-01KOS

CARGO RETAINERS

Number	Designation		Model 447, 448
BA68.50-Z-1001-03KOJ	Screw/bolt, tie-down eye to body	Nm	18

SEAT BELTS/EMERGENCY TENSIONING RETRACTORS

Number	Designation		Model 448	Model 447
BA91.40-Z-1002-01KOM	Bolt, belt end fitting to B-pillar	Nm	35	35

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

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Model 447.6
Model 447.7 with code S23 (Co-driver's seat double seat)

Unclip paneling (8) upward with long wedge and remove from paneling (2).
Remove tie-down eye (10). .
If installed.
Model 447.7 with code S23 (Co-driver's seat double seat)
Unscrew screw (11) and remove trim (9).

Shown On model 447.7 on left side of vehicle With Code S23 (Front passenger double seat)

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Shown On model 447.8 on right side of vehicle With Code T74 (Grab handle for entry) and code T55 (Electrical actuation for right sliding door)
Model 447, 448 with code T74 (Handle for entrance)
Move between both panelings on grab handle (3) with long wedge and unclip paneling.
Model 447, 448 with code T74 (Handle for entrance)
Unscrew screws (7) and remove grab handle (3).
1. Model 447.6/7 except code S23 (Co-driver's seat double seat)
  Pull paneling (4) upward and remove.
2. Model 447.8, 448.8
  Remove paneling (4) upward, disconnect electrical connector from left B-pillar footwell and right B-pillar footwell and remove paneling (4).
Unscrew screw (5) at seat belt end fitting (6) of seat belt. .
1. Model 447.7/8 except code T55 (Electric operation of sliding door on right) except code T56 (Electric operation of sliding door on left)
  Unclip upper B-pillar paneling (1) in lower area (arrows) with long wedge, pull out of upper guide and remove from seat belt.
  
  Ensure that belt height adjustment is seated correctly.
  
  Ensure that door frame seal is seated correctly.
2. Model 447.7/8, 448.8 with code T56 (Electric operation of sliding door on left)
  Model 447.7/8, 448 with code T55 (Electric operation of sliding door on right)
  
  Unclip upper B-pillar paneling (1) in lower area (arrows) with long wedge, pull out of upper guide downward, disconnect electrical connector on left sliding door button (S159/1) or right sliding door button (S159/2) and remove upper B-pillar paneling (1) from seat belt.
  
  Ensure that belt height adjustment is seated correctly.
  
  Ensure that door frame seal is seated correctly.
Install in the reverse order.