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Remove/Install Longitudinal Member Paneling - AR88.80-P-6000S

Model 223.0/1/9 

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Shown on model 223.0 on the left side of the vehicle 

G16192697Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Shown on model 223.0 on the left side of the vehicle 

REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Detach underfloor paneling in the area of the longitudinal member panel (1) and pull it downward over the mounting bolts.   AR61.30-P-1001S
2 Remove expansion rivets (2).    
3 Remove nut (3).    
4 Turn retaining clips (4) 90° and remove.    
5 Open front door.    
6 Open rear door.    
7 Mask off rear door in the bottom area with tape.    
8 Mask off longitudinal member panel (1) and body in the area of the retaining clip (7) with tape.    
9 Unclip retaining clip (7) with a suitable screwdriver from the rear fender and secure longitudinal member panel (1) against engaging again with a long wedge. SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 1
10 Starting at the rear, unclip longitudinal member panel (1) from the mounting strips (5, 6) horizontally at the catch hooks (1.1, 1.2) with an extraction hook and remove it. SPECIAL TOOL Extraction hook Fig 2
11 Remove remaining retaining clip on the vehicle (7) and attach it to longitudinal member panel (1). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace damaged retaining clip (7).  
12 Install in the reverse order.    
Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Extraction Hook (140 589 02 33 00)
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