70671901 Removing and installing upper part of B-pillar trim panel

WM 706719 Removing and installing upper part of B-pillar trim panel

Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Remove cover for backrest. -> 722619 Removing and installing cover for backrest - section on "Removing" 722619 Removing and installing cover for backrest
2. Detach belt fitting at the seat. -> 691119 Removing and installing front three-point belt - section on "Removing" 691119 Removing and installing front three-point belt
3. Remove air vent in B-pillar. -> 855919 Removing and installing air vent for door window - section on "Removing" 855919 Removing and Installing Air Vent at Door

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.

Information

- 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.





Installation position of B-pillar trim panel

1. Detach upper trim panel mounting.





Detaching upper trim panel mounting

1.1. Remove cap -1-.
1.2. Unscrew the fastening screw -2-.
2. Unclip the side trim panel.





Unclipping side trim panel

3. Unclip trim panel in the middle.





Unclipping trim panel in the middle

4. Remove trim panel.





Swivelling out 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.





Assembly aid for belt adjustment cover panel

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.





Moving belt into installation position

Install B-pillar trim panel.





Swivelling in 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.





Clipping in fixing clips in centre

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





Clipping in outer fixing clips

8. Secure B-pillar trim panel at the top.





Securing 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. -> 691119 Removing and installing front three-point belt - section on "Installing" 691119 Removing and installing front three-point belt
2. Install cover for backrest. -> 722619 Removing and installing cover for backrest - section on "Installing" 722619 Removing and installing cover for backrest
3. Install air vent in B-pillar. -> 855919 Removing and installing air vent for door window - section on "Installing" 855919 Removing and Installing Air Vent at Door