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

MODEL 451.4 

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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Left vehicle side, as of 31.8.10 

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

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	Remove/install
1	Remove interior trim at roll bar		AR68.30-P-1380MCU
2	Remove left or right side paneling in trunk		AR68.30-P-4800MCU
3	Remove left and right roof frame strut
4	Unhook seat belt (2) from belt guide (1) on seat
	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
5	Move seat to front-most position and fold toward front
6	Unclip and remove cover (3)	When removing paneling from B-pillar (6) on front passenger side.
7	Detach wiring harness from bracket (5) and disconnect belt tensioning sensor connector (B48/3x1)	When removing paneling from B-pillar (6) on front passenger side. Observe installation position (arrow A) of wiring harness.
8	Remove bolt (4) from lower belt end fitting of seat belt (2)	When removing paneling from B-pillar (6) on front passenger side. Up to 30.8.10, when removing B-pillar paneling (6) on driver side.
			*BA91.40-P-1001-01G
9	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 (6) on driver side. Ensure that lock (15) is seated correctly in mount (16) and observe installation position of seat belt (2).
10	Unscrew bolt (8) from B-pillar paneling (6)
11	Remove expansion clips (9) from B-pillar paneling (6)	Clip remover	Figure
12	Unclip clips (11) from B-pillar paneling (6)	Clip remover	Figure
13	Carefully push B-pillar paneling (6) to side and unhook lug (arrow B) from B-pillar paneling (6)
14	Guide B-pillar paneling (6) along roll bar (10)
15	Remove B-pillar paneling (6) and guide seat belt (2) through opening into B-pillar paneling (6)	Position edge guard (7) in area of B-pillar paneling (6).
16	Install in the reverse order

Fig 4: Identifying Snap-Release Tool (452 589 01 63 00)

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