702419 Removing and installing front side section trim

WM 702419 Removing and installing front side section trim

Removing front side section trim

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.









1. Open front and rear doors.
2. Remove B-pillar trim => 706719 Removing and installing B-pillar trim - section on "Removing"
3. Remove inner door sill trim => 680519 Removing and installing inner door sill trim - section on "Removing"
4. Unclip fuse box cover -1- using a plastic wedge on the retaining clips -2- and swivel it to the outside -arrow A-.





5. Remove the fuse box cover -1- -arrow B-.





Perform steps 6 to 8 only on the driver's side.
6. Pull actuating lever -3- rearward in the lower area -arrow C-.





7. Unclip the securing spring -4- towards the front using a small screwdriver -arrow D-.





8. Remove actuating lever -3- from the release to the inside -arrow E-.





9. Unclip centre trim -5- from the mounting points of the A-pillar trim -6- , from the lower trim -7- and from the fastening clip -8- on the A-pillar and remove to the rear -arrow F-.





10. Unclip lower trim -7- from the mounting points on the A-pillar and remove to the rear -arrow G-.






Installing front side section trim

Installing front side section trim panel









1. Check fastening clips -8 - and -9- for correct installation and deformation; replace if necessary.





2. Clip lower trim -7- into the mounting points on the A-pillar from behind -arrow A-.





3. Starting from behind, clip centre trim -5- into the mounting points of the A-pillar trim -6- , into the lower trim -7- and into the fastening clip -8- on the A-pillar -arrow B-.









Perform steps 4 and 5 only on the driver's side.
4. Fit securing spring -4- on the actuating lever -3- and press in fully -arrow C-.





5. Push actuating lever -3- onto the release from the inside -arrow D- and push in until the securing spring audibly engages.





6. Insert fuse box cover -1- from the rear -arrow E-.





7. Swivel fuse box cover inward and push it in -arrow F- until the retaining clips -2- audibly engage.





8. Install inner door sill trim => 680519 Removing and installing inner door sill trim - section on "Installing".
9. Install B-pillar trim => 706719 Removing and installing B-pillar trim - section on "Installing"
10. Close front and rear doors