Removing and Installing Trim Panel For Spring Strut Mount

Removing And Installing Trim Panel For Spring Strut Mount

Technical values







Preliminary work

1. Remove cover for rear. Refer to Removing and installing cover for rear.
2. Remove C-pillar trim panel. Refer to Removing and installing C-pillar trim panel.

Removing trim panel for spring strut mount







1. Undo fastening screws -1-.







INFORMATION: In order to reduce the unclipping forces and thereby the risk of damage during removal, the process must take place at the accessible connection points using a suitable tool.

2. Unclip trim panel for spring strut mount -2- first upwards -Arrows A- and then pull out slightly in -direction of Arrow B-.
3. Press locking tabs together -Arrows a- and disconnect connector for loudspeaker -1-.







4. Check fastening nuts -1- and clamps -2, 3-, and replace if necessary.







Installing trim panel for spring strut mounts







1. Push in connector for loudspeaker -1- until the locking tabs engage.







INFORMATION: Make sure that the tie-down rings are not pinched.

2. Insert trim panel for spring strut mount -2- in the side trim panel -Arrows A- and press down until the clamps engage -Arrows B-.







3. Align gap of trim panel for spring strut mount -2- to shelf and tighten fastening screws -1-. Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (1.0 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

1. Install C-pillar trim. Refer to Removing and installing C-pillar trim.
2. Install cover for rear. Refer to Removing and installing cover for rear.