706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim
WM 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim
Technical values
Preliminary work
Preliminary work - rear part of C-pillar trim
1. Remove sun blind. -> 689619 Removing and installing sun blind for rear window- section on "Removing" 689619 Removing and installing sun blind for rear window
2. Remove rear seat. -> 724819 Removing and installing rear seat - section on "Removing" 724819 Removing and installing rear seat
Preliminary work - front part of C-pillar trim
1. Remove rear part of C-pillar trim.
2. Remove rear part of door sill trim. -> 680519 Removing and installing inner door sill trim - section on "Removing"
Information
Component information
Installation position of C-pillar trim panel
Removing C-pillar trim
Removing rear part of C-pillar trim
Information
- To reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the removal steps must be carried out at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.
1. Fold rear backrest forward.
2. Remove cover.
Unclipping cover
2.1. Unclip cover -A-.
2.2. Loosen the bolts -B-.
2.3. Swivel out cover with bolts -C- and remove by pulling it upwards.
3. Remove bolts from the cover.
Removing bolts
4. Lever off covers.
Detaching covers
5. Unclip contact plate -A- and remove it -B- (if fitted).
Releasing contact plate
6. Unscrew fastening screws.
Loosening fastening screws
7. Unclip trim panel.
Unclipping C-pillar trim
7.1. Unclip trim panel -A-.
7.2. Unclip trim panel -B-.
7.3. Unclip trim panel -C-.
8. Release plug connection for C-pillar loudspeaker -a- and pull it off -B- (if fitted).
Disconnecting plug connection
9. Guide contact plate through the trim panel (if fitted).
Removing front part of C-pillar trim
Information
- To reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the removal steps must be carried out at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.
1. Unclip cover for backrest adjustment mechanism.
Unclipping cover
2. Move backrest into centre position.
3. Unscrew fastening screw -1- for backrest section.
Detaching backrest section
4. Swivel backrest section forward and unclip it in an upward direction.
Detaching backrest section
5. Disconnect plug connection.
Disconnecting plug connection
6. Unclip electric wire harness at the C-pillar trim panel.
7. Loosen fastening clip -C-.
8. Release plug connections -a- and pull them off -B-.
9. Remove armrest extension.
Removing armrest extension
9.1. Lever out cover for armrest extension -2-.
9.2. Unscrew fastening screw -3-.
9.3. Remove armrest extension -4-.
Removing armrest extension
10. Mark installation position for belt fitting -5- ( -6- ).
Marking installation position for belt fitting
11. Unscrew fastening screw -7- from belt fitting -5-.
Removing belt fitting
12. Unscrew fastening screws -8- at the top.
Detaching trim panel at the top
13. Unscrew fastening screws -8- at the bottom.
Detaching trim panel at the bottom
14. Unclip front part of C-pillar trim.
Unclipping trim panel
14.1. Loosen inner fixing clips -A-.
14.2. Loosen outer fixing clips -B-.
14.3. Loosen fixing clips at the bottom -C-.
15. Feed the belt through the opening in the trim panel.
Installing front part of C-pillar trim
Information
- Check that all the fastening clips are positioned fully and correctly.
- Check that all the fastening clips are not bent or broken.
- Replace damaged or missing clips with new ones.
1. Check that rubber supports -9- are fitted and check condition. Replace if necessary.
Checking rubber supports
2. Place front part of C-pillar trim in installation position -A-.
2.1. Make sure that the speed nut is positioned correctly.
3. Clip in front part of C-pillar trim.
Clipping in trim panel
3.1. Clip in outer fixing clips -B-.
3.2. Clip in inner fixing clips at the bottom -C-.
4. Screw in fastening screws -8- => Tightening torque: 1.7 Nm (1.5 ftlb.) at the top.
Securing front part of C-pillar trim at the top
5. Screw in fastening screws -8- => Tightening torque: 1.7 Nm (1.5 ftlb.) at the bottom.
Securing front part of C-pillar trim at the bottom
6. Position belt fitting -5- at the marking -6- and tighten to => Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.).
Securing belt fitting
7. Secure plug connection.
Plugging in plug connection
7.1. Clip in wire harness -A-.
7.2. Connect plug connection until it engages securely -B-.
8. Clip in backrest side panel -A- and swivel it into position -B-.
Clipping in backrest side panel
9. Tighten fastening screw -1- => Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)+/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.) on backrest side panel.
Securing backrest side panel
10. Clip in cover.
Clipping in cover
11. Position armrest extension -4- and align the door panel according to the armrest contour.
Positioning armrest extension
12. Secure armrest extension.
Securing armrest extension
12.1. Screw in fastening screw -3- => Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm (4 ftlb.).
12.2. Press in cover -2-.
Installing rear part of C-pillar trim
Information
- Check that all the fastening clips are positioned fully and correctly.
- Check that all the fastening clips are not bent or broken.
- Replace damaged or missing clips with new ones.
1. Connect plug connection for loudspeaker until it engages securely.
Connecting plug connection
2. Guide contact plate through the opening in the trim panel.
3. Clip contact plate into the cover.
Clipping in contact plate
4. Secure rear part of C-pillar trim.
Clipping in rear part of C-pillar trim
4.1. Place trim panel in installation position -A- and -B-.
4.2. Clip in trim panel.
5. Screw in fastening screws => Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm (4 ftlb.).
Securing rear part of C-pillar trim
6. Insert bolt for roll-up sunblind in the cover.
Inserting bolt for roll-up sunblind
7. Screw in bolt for roll-up sunblind => Tightening torque: 12 Nm (9 ftlb.), -B-.
Screwing in bolt for roll-up sunblind
8. Clip in cover -A-.
9. Clip in covers.
Clipping in covers
Subsequent work
Subsequent work - front part of C-pillar trim
1. Install rear part of C-pillar trim.
2. Install rear part of door sill trim. -> 680519 Removing and installing inner door sill trim - section on "Installing"
Subsequent work - rear part of C-pillar trim
1. Install sun blind. -> 689619 Removing and installing sun blind for rear window - section on "Installing" 689619 Removing and installing sun blind for rear window
2. Install rear seat. -> 724819 Removing and installing rear seat - section on "Installing" 724819 Removing and installing rear seat