Remove/install vertical strut paneling - AR68.00-P-1500MCC

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying Vertical Strut Paneling Remove/Install Components

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	Remove/install
1	Insert pliers (2) into interior socket (X58/1) and turn until pliers (2) arrest	Pliers	Fig 2
2	Carefully pull out metal insert in interior socket (X58/1) approx. 1.5 cm using pliers (2)	Pliers	Fig 2
3	Remove bolts (4)
4	Pivot vertical strut paneling (1) toward rear in lower area and remove until electrical connector (5) of interior socket (X58/1) as well as electrical connector (6) of data link connector (X11/4) are accessible
5	Disconnect electrical connector (5) on interior socket (X58/1) and electrical connector (6) on data link connector (X11/4)
6	Disconnect electrical connectors on footwell illumination	Vehicles as of 31.8.10 with code (876) Interior light package
7	Remove vertical strut paneling (1)
8	Unclip footwell illumination and remove	When replacing vertical strut paneling (1) on vehicles as of 31.8.10 with code (876) Interior light package
9	Unscrew bolts (3) and remove data link connector (X11/4)	When replacing vertical strut paneling (1).
10	Unclip interior socket (X58/1) from rear of vertical strut paneling (1) and remove toward front	When replacing vertical strut paneling (1). Pull metal insert out of interior socket (X58/1) before installation using pliers (2).
		Pliers	Fig 2
11	Install in the reverse order

Fig 2: Identifying Pliers (169 589 00 37 00)

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