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706719 Removing and installing B-pillar trim panel


WM 706719 Removing and installing B-pillar trim panel

Technical values





Removing B-pillar trim panel





Installation position of B-pillar trim panel

1. Lift up the coat hook bracket -1- from below with a plastic wedge and carefully pull it up and off.





Unclipping coat hook bracket

2. Press seat belt height adjuster release -1- out of the fastening screw using a screwdriver.





Pressing out seat belt height adjuster release

3. Unscrew fastening screw -1- from the belt deflector -2-.





Removing B-pillar trim panel

4. Unscrew fastening screw -3- and lift B-pillar trim panel -4- up and off.

Installing B-pillar trim panel

1. Fit grommet -5- on the locking lug of the B-pillar trim panel -4-.





Installing B-pillar trim panel

2. Check fixing clip -6- for damage and replace it if necessary.
3. Fit B-pillar trim panel -4- at the bottom and secure at the top with the fastening screw -3-. => Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (1.0 ftlb.)
4. Position belt deflector -2- on the B-pillar and secure with the fastening screw -1-. => Tightening torque: 50 Nm (37 ftlb.)
5. Press pin of seat belt height adjuster release -1- into the fastening screw bore.





Installing seat belt height adjuster release

6. Fit coat hook bracket -1- from above and clip it in.





Installing coat hook bracket