Removing and Installing Upper Part of B-Pillar Trim Panel

Removing And Installing Upper Part Of B-pillar Trim Panel

Technical values

Preliminary work

1. Remove cover for backrest.
2. Detach belt fitting at the seat.
3. Remove air vent in B-pillar.

Removing upper part of B-pillar trim panel

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.
- To remove the upper part of the B-pillar trim, the cover panel on the belt adjustment system must be at the upper end position.
- Set belt adjustment to upper end position.

1. Detach upper trim panel mounting.
1.1. Remove cap -1- .
1.2. Unscrew the fastening screw -2- .

2. Unclip the side trim panel.

3. Unclip trim panel in the middle.

4. Remove trim panel.
4.1. Swivel out trim panel -A- and remove it by pulling it downwards -B-
4.2. Feed the belt -3- through the opening in the cover panel.

Installing upper part of B-pillar trim panel

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. Move belt adjustment cover panel -1- into installation position.
1.1. Push the belt adjustment cover panel -1- up.
1.2. Clip in locking lug -2- .

2. Move the seat belt -3- to the top end position.

Install B-pillar trim panel.

3. Feed the belt through the opening in the cover panel.
4. Fit B-pillar trim panel at the top in the sheetmetal bracket.
5. Swivel in B-pillar trim panel.

6. Position centre fixing clips and clip in the trim panel.

7. Position outer fixing clips and clip in the trim panel.

8. Secure B-pillar trim panel at the top.
8.1. Screw in fastening screw -5-
- Tightening torque: 5.5 Nm (4 ftlb.).

8.2. Clip in cover -6- .

Subsequent work

1. Secure belt fitting at the seat.
2. Install cover for backrest.
3. Install air vent in B-pillar.