706719 Removing and installing B-pillar trim panel

WM 706719 Removing and installing B-pillar trim panel

Technical values





Removing B-pillar trim panel





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. Remove bottom seat belt mount cover.
1.1. Unclip cover of seat belt mount -2- on seat and remove it.





2. Loosen bottom seat belt mount.
2.1. Lift spring clamp -3a-.
2.2. Guide seat belt mount -3- down and unhook it.





3. Unscrew fastening screw.
3.1. Using a screwdriver, unclip cap -4- from B-pillar trim.
3.2. Unscrew fastening screw -5-.





4. Unhook B-pillar trim at front.
4.1. Unhook trim for B-pillar -1- at front edge on deformation element ( -arrows A- ).





5. Unhook B-pillar trim at rear.
5.1. Unhook trim for B-pillar -1- at rear edge ( -arrow B- ).





6. Unclip B-pillar trim.
6.1. Unclip trim for B-pillar from the interior B-pillar at the bottom at the marked areas. To do so, raise trim slightly and lever out the clip connection using a screwdriver.





7. Remove air vents.
7.1. Release plug connection -6- ( -Arrow C- ) and disconnect it ( -Arrows D- ).
7.2. Unclip air vent -7- on the B-pillar trim -1- and remove it. Whilst doing this, pull it out of the air guide -8-.





8. Remove B-pillar trim.
8.1. Guide seat belt mount -3- through slide of B-pillar trim -1-.
8.2. Remove B-pillar trim -1-.






Installing B-pillar trim panel





1. Check fixing clips.
1.1. Check fixing clips -9- for deformation, replace if necessary.





2. Guide belt strap through trim.
2.1. Guide seat belt mount -3- through slide of B-pillar trim -1-.





3. Install air vents.
3.1. Guide air vent -7- into B-pillar trim -1- and clip it into place. In doing so, insert the air vent -7- into the air guide -8-.





3.2. Connect plug connection -6- until the locking tab engages audibly ( -Arrows A- ).









4. Align B-pillar trim with inner door sill trim.
4.1. Position B-pillar trim -1- on the interior sill from above. Use positioning catch on B-pillar trim and guiding groove on interior sill as an installation aid.





5. Clip B-pillar trim into place.
5.1. Clip B-pillar trim -1- into interior B-pillar at the bottom at the marked areas.





6. Hook B-pillar trim into place at rear.
6.1. Hook trim for B-pillar -1- into place at rear edge ( -arrow B- ).
6.2. Hook release for seat belt height adjustment into place. => 706719 Removing and installing B-pillar trim - section on "Installing"





7. Hook B-pillar trim into place at front.
7.1. Hook B-pillar trim -1- into place on deformation element ( -arrows C- ).
7.2. Check entire B-pillar trim once more to ensure correct installation and adjust if necessary.





8. Screw in fastening screw.
8.1. Screw in fastening screw -5- and tighten to the specified tightening torque. => Tightening torque: 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)+/-0.5 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)
8.2. Clip cap -4- into the cut-out for the B-pillar trim.





9. Engage seat belt mount at bottom.
9.1. Engage seat belt mount -3- and pull upwards. Spring clamp -3a- engages independently and locks seat belt mount.
9.2. Check that seat belt mount has engaged properly and repeat assembly process if necessary.





10. Install bottom seat belt mount cover.
10.1. Position cover of seat belt mount -2- on seat and clip into place.





Installing release for height adjustment of seat belt





1. Move actuator for seat belt height adjustment and adjustment fitting into assembly position.
1.1. Push actuator for seat belt height adjustment -1- into upper end position.
1.2. Move adjustment fitting at B-pillar -4- into upper end position.





Information

Assembly instructions for seat belt height adjustment

- The operating knob of the seat belt height adjustment must not be pressed during this installation step.

- The seat belt must not be restricted by cable, lines, insulation, etc.

2. Connect actuator for seat belt height adjustment with adjustment fitting.
2.1. Insert guide bush -2- into guide pin -3- on adjustment fitting and lay trim panel -4- against B-pillar.









3. Check operation.
3.1. Check function of seat belt height adjustment by actuating it several times. The seat belt height adjuster must engage into place in one of 5 possible positions (including the uppermost).
3.2. The operating knob of the seat belt height adjustment must automatically return to the upper position after each operation.
3.3. The seat belt height adjuster must remain in the locked position when pulled abruptly.
3.4. The sash guide must level out on its own in a vertical position or in the direction in which it is worn.