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Remove/install side wall seal - AR77.30-P-3350MCC

MODEL 451.4, 453.4 

Shown on left side of vehicle on model 451.4 

Fig 1: Identifying Side Wall Seal Remove/Install Components - Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle On Model 451.4
G10978911Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

Model 453.4, shown on left side of vehicle 

Fig 2: Identifying Side Wall Seal Remove/Install Components - Shown On Left Side Of Vehicle On Model 453.4
G10978912Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
IMPORTANT Notes on soft tops   AH77.30-P-0001-01MCO
REMOVING Remove     
1 Open folding roof and rear soft top until the side wall seal (1) is exposed    
2 Remove side support    
3 Remove bolts (3) Model 453.4  
4 Pull off side wall seal (1) starting at marked area (arrow A)    
INSTALLING Install     
5.1 First insert guide of side wall seal (1) into cutout (arrow B) on B-pillar (2), then press side wall seal (1) manually onto body flange and drive down with plastic mallet Model 451.4
NOTES
The side wall seal (1) should be inserted as tightly as possible at the radiuses.
Leaks can occur otherwise.
IMPORTANT The right and left side wall seal (1) should make contact at the center of the rear end panel without gap (arrow A).
The lip of the side wall seal (1) must contact the body without any contortions.
 
5.2 First insert guide of side wall seal (1) into cutout (arrow B) on B-pillar (2) and into cutout (arrow C) above rear lamp, then press side wall seal (1) manually onto body flange and drive down with plastic mallet Model 453.4
NOTES
The side wall seal (1) should be inserted as tightly as possible at the radiuses.
Leaks can occur otherwise.
IMPORTANT Ensure guide (4) is seated correctly in B-pillar.
IMPORTANT The right and left side wall seal (1) should make contact at the center of the rear end panel without gap (arrow A).
The lip of the side wall seal (1) must contact the body without any contortions.
 
6 Tighten bolts (3) Model 453.4
IMPORTANT Ensure correct installation position of tabs under bolts (3).
 
7 Install side support    
8 Close soft top    
INSPECT Check     
9 Check position of side wall seal (1) in relation to soft top If complaint present

Adjust soft top
 
    Model 453.4 AR77.30-P-1010SRC
    Model 451.4 AR77.30-P-1010MCO