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707519 Removing and installing rear side trim panel


WM 707519 Removing and installing rear side trim panel

Preliminary work

Remove C-pillar trim. -> 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim - section on "Removing" 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim

Removing rear side 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.

1. Remove clips -circles- for the side trim panel through the door opening.





Detaching rear side trim panel

2. Swivel trim panel inwards at the door opening -A- and pull it forwards -B-.





Removing rear side trim panel

Installing rear side 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. Insert rear side trim panel into lock -A- and clip it in at the door opening -B-.





Fitting side trim panel

2. Clip in clips -circles- for side trim panel upwards from below.





Installing rear side trim panel

Subsequent work

Install C-pillar trim. -> 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim - section on "Installing" 706819 Removing and installing C-pillar trim