Trim Panel: Service and Repair

Removing And Installing Rear Side Trim Panel

Technical values

Preliminary work
1. Remove rear loudspeaker. Refer to Removing and installing rear loudspeaker.

2. Unscrew fastening screw -2-. Remove washer -3-, seat belt mount -4- and spacer sleeve -5-.

Removing cover of three-point seat belt

1. Pull cover of three-point seat belt -1- forwards out of the clips -2-.

Removing side panel trim at rear

1. Pull off door seal at side trim panel.
2. Unscrew fastening screw -1- at side trim panel -2- (-arrow-).

3. Unscrew fastening screw -1- on side trim panel -2- close to the loudspeaker -arrow-.

4. Move backrest forward.
5. Unscrew locking pin -1- for backrest. Remove locking pin and washer -2- (-arrow-).

6. Carefully unclip side trim panel and pull inwards to remove it -arrow-.

Installing rear side trim panel

1. Place side trim panel into position from inside -arrow- and clip in carefully.

2. Insert locking pin -1- with washer -2- (-arrow-).
Screw in locking pin for backrest. Tightening torque: 35 Nm (26 ft lb)+2 Nm (+1.5 ft lb)

3. Move backrest back into sitting position again.
4. Insert fastening screw -1- on side trim panel -2- close to the loudspeaker -arrow- and screw down securely.

5. Insert fastening screw -1- from above -arrow- at side trim panel -2- and screw in securely. Tightening torque: 0.6 Nm (0.5 ftlb)

6. Attach door seal at side trim panel.

Installing cover of three-point seat belt

1. Check clamps -2- for damage, replacing if necessary. Press in cover of three-point seat belt -1- into the clamps with the locking tabs until these lock with an audible click.

Securing seat belt and fitting

Important: Ensure that belt strap can run properly.

1. Secure fastening screw -2-, washer -3-, seat belt with fitting -4- and spacer sleeve -5- on the body. Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ftlb) ±10%

2. Press cap -1- onto the fastening screw -2- ( -arrow- ).

Subsequent work

1. Install rear speaker. Refer to Removing and installing rear loudspeaker.