Installing C-Pillar Trim Panel

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Fig 1: Identifying C-Pillar Trim Panel

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Check fixing clips for deformation, replace if necessary.
Guide belt strap -4- through slide of C-pillar trim -1- .

Fig 2: Guiding Belt Strap Through Slide Of C-Pillar Trim
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Position C-pillar trim -1- starting at the bottom -arrow E- .

Fig 3: Positioning C-Pillar Trim
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Hook C-pillar trim -1- onto deformation element -arrow A- and clip into side trim -6- at front edge -arrow B- .

Fig 4: Hooking C-Pillar Trim Onto Deformation Element (1 Of 2)
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Fig 5: Hooking C-Pillar Trim Onto Deformation Element (2 Of 2)
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Install actuator for height adjustment of seat belt. → Installing C-Pillar Trim Panel And Release For Belt Height Adjustment
Hook C-pillar trim -1- onto deformation element -Arrow C- and clip into side trim at rear edge -Arrow D- .

Fig 6: Installing Actuator For Height Adjustment Of Seat Belt (1 Of 2)
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Fig 7: Installing Actuator For Height Adjustment Of Seat Belt (2 Of 2)
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Screw in fastening screw -3- and tighten to the specified tightening torque. → Tightening torque: 4.0 Nm (3.0 ft lbs.) +/-0.5 Nm (+/-0.5 ft lbs.)

Fig 8: Identifying Fastening Screw
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Clip cover flap -2- into the cut-out for the C-pillar trim.

Fig 9: Installing Cover Flap Into Cut-Out For C-Pillar Trim
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Position bottom belt fitting -4- , screw in fastening screw -5- and tighten to the specified tightening torque. → Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ft lbs.)+4.0 Nm (+3.0 ft lbs.)

Fig 10: Positioning Bottom Belt Fitting
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Fold seat cushion of rear seat back up.