Remove/install trim at C-pillar - AR68.30-P-4490EW

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MODEL 212.0/1

Shown on vehicle without code (287) Through-loading feature and without code (224) Design rear bucket seat system

Fig 1: Trim C-Pillar Remove/Install Components (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Trim C-Pillar Remove/Install Components (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Trim C-Pillar Remove/Install Components (3 Of 3)

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	Remove/install
1	Remove rear seat cushion	Vehicles without code (224) Design individual rear seat system	AR91.12-P-1020CW
1	Remove rear seat cushion	Vehicles with code (224) Design individual rear seat system	AR91.12-P-1020EW
2	Unscrew bolt (2) from lower belt end fitting on rear seat belt (1)
3	Unclip catch hook (7) from cover (4) from bottom with assembly wedge (6) (see picture A).	Ensure that catch hooks (7) are not damaged.
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4	Lift cover (4) in lower area and turn approx. 90° in direction of arrow (arrow D) (see picture B).	Ensure that the stay (arrow F) or the catch hooks (7) are not damaged.
5	Guide cover (4) out of C-pillar (3) in direction of arrow (arrow E) (see picture C).	Ensure that the stay (arrow F) or the catch hooks (7) are not damaged.
6	Unclip guide rail (14) on roller sun blind (13) from C-pillar paneling (3) starting at top	On vehicles with code (540) Electric roller blind for rear window The guide rail (14) can be replaced without removing the C-pillar paneling (3). Hook guide rail (14) into lower area of C-pillar paneling (3). Insert roller sun blind (13) into opening (arrow H).
7	Loosen edge guard (5) in area of C-pillar paneling (3).
8	Unclip clips (9) from C-pillar paneling (3), guide rear seat belt (1) through C-pillar paneling (3) and remove C-pillar paneling (3)	Ensure that lug (8) is not trapped in electric wiring harnesses (11) when installing C-pillar paneling (3). Otherwise electric wiring harnesses (11) are torn off of the contacts on the rear window and it is necessary to replace the rear window. Check clips (9), replace if necessary. Insert lug (8) on C-pillar paneling (3) into opening (arrow G). Insert guides (10) on C-pillar paneling (3) into rear shelf (12).
9	Install in the reverse order

Fig 4: Identifying Mounting Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)

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