FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Side Panel Rear Seat






Side panel rear seat

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Set the roof in the service position





Removal

Removing the side panel

Remove:
- the backrest as described in Front seat backrest rear seat Front Seat Backrest Rear Seat
- the seat cushion. See Seat cushion, rear seat Seat Cushion, Rear Seat.




Remove the M10 screw of the front lower belt anchorage.
Unthread the belt from the brace.




Lift up and move aside the front sill molding. Remove the M6 screw.




Remove the rear sill molding from the rear seat panel by pulling it out of the 4 hidden clips.




Unplug the connector of the rear seat panel.




Lift up the panel at the top edge and release the 3 hidden clips.
Pull the panel inward in the vehicle and release the 4 hidden clips.
Pull the seat belt through the panel.

Installation

Installing the side panel

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications. [1][2]Body and Frame.

Install in the reverse order.