Remove/install side paneling in rear - AR68.30-P-4780CW

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MODEL 204.0/2/9, 212.0/1

Shown on model 204.0 with code (287) Through-loading feature

Fig 1: Rear Side Paneling Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0 With Code 287

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	Remove/install
1.1	Remove left and right rear seat backrest side bolsters (1)	MODEL 204.0, 212.0 with CODE 287 (Through-loading feature)
		MODEL 204.2/9 MODEL 204.2/9	AR91.12-P-1710CX
		MODEL 204.0, 212.0 with CODE 287 (Through-loading feature)	AR91.12-P-1710CW
1.2	Remove rear seat backrest	MODEL 204.0, 212.0/1 without CODE 287 (Through-loading feature)
		MODEL 204.0 MODEL 212.0/1	AR91.12-P-1620CW
		MODEL 212 with CODE 224 (Rear individual seat design)	AR91.12-P-1620EW
2.1	Unclip rear door sill (4) in area of B-pillar and remove toward front	MODEL 204.0/2/9
2.2	Remove rear door sill (4)	MODEL 212.0/1	AR68.30-P-4100EW
3	Remove edge guard (3) in area of side paneling (2)
4	Remove clip (5)	MODEL 204.0/2/9
5	Unscrew nut	MODEL 212.0/1 Side paneling (2) is fastened with two nuts instead of clips (5).
6	Unhook clips (6) from body flange
7	Remove side paneling (2)	Ensure that side paneling (2) is seated correctly in paneling on C-pillar.
8	Install in the reverse order