Remove/install paneling on B-pillar - AR68.30-P-4700MCU

MODEL 451.3 

Shown on right side of vehicle 

Fig 1: Identifying Paneling On B-Pillar Remove/Install Components - Shown On Right Side Of Vehicle (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Paneling On B-Pillar Remove/Install Components - Shown On Right Side Of Vehicle (2 Of 2)

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Driver side, as of 31.8.10 

Fig 3: Identifying Paneling On B-Pillar Remove/Install Components - Driver Side, As Of 31.8.10

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	Remove/install
	Risk of injury  caused by backrest suddenly folding forward if release lever is accidentally operated during inspection and repair work	When working on the seat, be careful not to accidentally release the backrest mechanism allowing the seat to fold forward. Keep body parts clear of the backrest travel area.	AS91.00-Z-0005-01V
1	Move left and right seat to front-most position and fold toward front
2	Unhook seat belt (2) from belt guide (1) on seat
3	Unclip and remove cover (3)	When removing paneling from B-pillar (7) on front passenger side.
4	Detach wiring harness from bracket (5) and disconnect belt tensioning sensor connector (B48/3x1)	When removing paneling from B-pillar (7) on front passenger side. Observe installation position (arrow A) of wiring harness.
5	Remove bolt (4) from lower belt end fitting of seat belt (2)	When removing paneling from B-pillar (7) on front passenger side. Up to 30.8.10, when removing B-pillar paneling (7) on driver side.
			*BA91.40-P-1001-01G
6	Turn lock (arrow) in lock (15) of seat belt (2) 90° clockwise and remove seat belt (2) from belt end fitting tensioner (17)	As of 31.8.10, when removing B-pillar paneling (7) on driver side. Ensure that lock (15) is seated correctly in mount (16) and observe installation position of seat belt (2).
7	Loosen edge guard (6) in area of side roof frame paneling (10)
8	Loosen edge guard (6) in area of B-pillar paneling (7)
9	Remove left or right side paneling in trunk		AR68.30-P-4800MCU
10	Remove rear roof frame trim		AR68.30-P-4470MCC
11	Unscrew bolt (11) from side roof frame paneling (10)
12	Unclip side roof frame paneling (10) in rear area	On vehicles without code (I52) Head airbag Position edge guard (9) above side roof frame paneling (10).
13	Detach side roof frame paneling (10) from guides (12) in marked areas (arrows B).	On vehicles without code (I52) Head airbag
14	Carefully push side roof frame paneling (10) to side until bolts (8) are accessible.	On vehicles without code (I52) Head airbag
15	Remove side roof frame paneling (10)	On vehicles with code (I52) Head airbag
16	Unscrew bolts (8, 13) from B-pillar paneling (7)
17	Remove B-pillar paneling (7) and guide seat belt (2) through opening into B-pillar paneling (7)	Position edge guard (9) above B-pillar paneling (7).
18	Remove damping material (14) from B-pillar paneling (7)	When replacing B-pillar paneling (7).
19	Install in the reverse order