51 47 314 Removing and installing/replacing carpet for passenger compartment

Necessary preliminary tasks:

R55 with storage compartment package only:

Remove lashing eyes on left/right:

Fig 1: Identifying Screw, Cover And Lashing Eye

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Equipment version with TV/telephone:

Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 2: Removing Passenger Compartment Carpet Cover (TV/Telephone)

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Release screws (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Storage Compartment Cover And Screws

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Release trim (1) from retainers (2) and remove towards inside.

Fig 4: Removing Trim From Retainers

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Release screw (1) and remove trim (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Trim And Screw

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Take off holder (3).

Fig 6: Identifying Passenger Compartment Screws And Holder

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Remove carpet (1) first at rear towards top.

Pull back carpet (1) under heating and A/C unit (2).

NOTE: A cut (3) is already provided in carpet (1).
Pay attention to cable when removing carpet (1).
If necessary, cut carpet (1) to feed out cable.

Fig 7: Identifying Carpet, Cut, Heating And A/C Unit

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Installation:

Make sure openings for air duct and attachment points are correctly positioned.