Wheel Housing Trim

Wheel Housing Trim

Detaching the wheel housing trim from the C-pillar and attaching it (not removing), refer to => [ Wheel Housing Trim, Detaching From C-Pillar (Not Removing) ] Wheel Housing Trim, Detaching From C-Pillar (Not Removing).

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Trim Removal Wedge (3409)

Removing

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

Vehicles with fixed second row

- Remove corresponding second row seat.

• Seat beach (two-thirds bench), refer to => [ 2nd Row, 3-Seater Assembly Overview ] 2nd Row, 3-Seater Assembly Overview.

• Individual seat, refer to => [ 2nd Row, 2-Seater Assembly Overview ] 2nd Row, 2-Seater Assembly Overview.

Vehicles with longitudinally adjustable second row

- Move second row seat forward on side to be removed.

Procedure for all vehicles

- Pull wheel housing trim out of mounts in body with (3409).

- Remove belt anchor/seat belt screw - 1 - on body.






- Remove wheel housing trim - 2 - and pull seat belt - 3 - through opening - arrow A - in trim.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components.

• If trim clamps remain in body mounting points, remove these and insert them in trim.

• Check clamps for damage or deformation, replace if necessary.

- Guide seat belt - 3 - through opening - arrow A - in wheel housing trim - 2 -.






- Secure the belt anchor/seat belt with screw - 1 - to the body. Anchor depression - arrow B - must rest on the anti-twist mechanism - arrow C -.

- Insert the wheel housing trim with mounts - 1 - in luggage compartment side trim - 2 -.






- Clip the wheel housing trim with clamps - 3 - to the C-pillar while inserting the tab - arrow A - in the recess - arrow B - of the C-pillar trim.

- Draw door seal lip - 4 - over wheel housing liner.

Tightening specification, refer to => [ Wheel Housing Liner Overview ] Wheel Housing Liner Overview.