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Fig. 47: Identifying Gearshift Lever Cover Components 
 
 Remove/install  
1Remove plastic frame (1) upward Fig. 
6
2Remove covering in stowage compartment (2) Fastened with pin. 
3Remove center console insert (3) Remove screws (2 each) 
from insert floor 
4Press cover (4) out of catch in center console at rear and 
sides with long wedge Fig. 
6
5Disconnect connectors (5) from center console switch 
group (S21)  
6Install in the reverse order  
 
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Fig. 48: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
REMOVE/INSTALL COVER ON GEARSHIFT LEVER - AR68.20-P-2310GI 
MODEL 163.113 /154 /174 #A as of 289565,163.113 #X as of 754620,163.128 /157 /175  
Fig. 49: Identifying Cover On Gearshift Lever
 
 
 Remove/install  
1Remove armrest lid (1) AR68.20-P-
2370GH
2Remove plastic screws (5)  
3Remove stowage box (2)
 Press the pin in the center of the rivet 
downwards for about 4 mm; then remove the 
rivet from above.
 
4Remove selector lever paneling Long wedgeFig. 6
5Unscrew bolts (3)  
6Remove cover (4) from above Carefully prize open at front (arrows) and at 
the sides. 
   Long wedgeFig. 6
7Detach connector from lower 
control panel control module 3 connector. 
8Install in the reverse order  
 
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Fig. 50: Identifying Assembly Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
REMOVE/INSTALL ARMRES T LID ON CENTER CONSOLE - AR68.20-P-2370GH 
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175    
Illustrated on model 163 up to 31.08.01     
Fig. 51: Identifying Armrest Lid On Center Console 
- Model 163 Up To 31.08.01  
Illustrated on model 163 as of 01.09.01     
Fig. 52: Identifying Armrest Lid On Center Console 
-Model 163 As Of 01.09.01 
 Removing, installing  
 
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Fig. 53: Identifying Assembly Wedge (115 589 03 59 00) 
REMOVING AND INST ALLING ASHTRAY HOUSING FROM FR ONT CENTER CONSOLE - AR68.20-P-2400GH 
MODEL 163.113 /136 /154 /172 /174 up to 31.8.01    
Fig. 54: Identifying Cover On Gear  shift Lever And Ashtray Housing
 
 
1.1Remove storage compartment (1) Up to 31.08.01: Unclip stowage compartment (1)  
from stowage box (3) 
2.1Unscrew screws (2) and remove  
stowage box (3) up to 31.08.01 
3Unscrew screws (4).  
4Remove armrest lid (5) As of 01.09.01: Insert long wedge into access 
openings (6) and loosen retaining lugs. 
   Long wedgeFig. 
6
5Install in the reverse order  
  
 Remove/install  
1Remove cover on gearshift  
lever (1) AR68.20-P-
2310GH
Remove ashtray housing (2)    Installation:  Slide ashtray housing into 
 
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REMOVE/INSTALL ASHTRAY HOUSING IN FRONT CENTER CONSOLE - AR68.20-P-2400GI 
MODEL 163.113 /154 /174 #A as of 289565, 163.113 #X as of 754620, 163.128 /157 /175  
Fig. 55: Identifying Ashtray Housing In Front Center Console
 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING - AR68.20-P-4810GH 
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
2toward rearmount and catch. 
3Install in the reverse order  
 
 Remove/install  
1Remove center console (1) AR68.20-P-
2000GH
2Lay center console down on 
suitable subsurface Do not damage center console 
3Disconnect plug (2)  
4Remove bolts (3)  
5Remove front ashtray (4) Installation: Ensure that ashtray is seated 
correctly in center console. 
6Install in the reverse order  
 
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Fig. 56: Identifying Luggage Compartment Floor Covering Components 
 
 Remove/install  
 Torx bit set Fig. 24
1.1Remove inner spare wheel together 
with coverOnly model 163.174.AR68.30-P-
4610GH
2.1Fold third seat row upwardOnly with 3rd seat row, code 847. 
 See owner's manual 
3Remove load compartment floor 
flaps See owner's manual 
4.1Remove seat belt end fitting for 
third seat row (1)Only with 3rd seat row, code 847. 
   *BA91.40-P-
1001-01D
5Unscrew screws for load retainer 
(2) *BA68.50-P-
1001-02A
6.1Remove mount for child seat 
retainer If installed 
   *BA91.20-P-
1001-01A
7Remove cover for rear edge of load 
compartment Do not scratch cover when 
removing caps. 
 Installation: Properly install seal on 
 
 
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 Safety belts/emergency tensioning retractors   
 Luggage nets    
 Child seats    
Fig. 57: Identifying Assembly Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
  
Fig. 58: Identifying Torx Bit Set (000 589 01 10 00)
 
REMOVE/INSTALL PANELING IN   FOOTWELL - AR68.30-P-4010GH 
MODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
rear-end door.
8Remove floor covering (3) to rear Installation:  Install floor covering  
below side paneling. 
   Assembly wedgeFig. 57
9Install in the reverse order  
NumberDesignationModel 163 up to 08/99Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.40-P-1001-01DBelt end fitting screwNm3535
NumberDesignationModel Series  
163
BA68.50-P-1001- 
02ABolt securing cargo retainer br  acket to loading compartment  
floorNm24
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA91.20-P-1001-01ABracket for child seat anchorage on load compartment floorNm24
 
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Fig. 59: Identifying Paneling In Footwell 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING PANELING ON A-PILLAR - AR68.30-P-4050GH 
MODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175  
Vehicle illustrated up to 31.8.98  
 
 Remove/install  
1Remove front door sill molding cover (1)  
2Unscrew screws from door sill molding on rocker panel Only two front screws. 
3Pull off door seal (2) in the area of driver's side paneling (3) or 
front passenger's side paneling (4)  
4Unscrew screw (5) for engine hood release lever (6) on A-pillar Driver's side only. 
5Unhook engine hood cable and remove engine hood release 
lever (6) Driver's side only. 
6.1Rotate locks (7) on the cover of the fuse and relay box (8) 1/4 
revolution counterclockwise into the vertical position As of 09.99. Passenger 
side only. 
7.1Pull back cover of fuse and relay box (8) (arrow) and remove As of 09.99. Passenger 
side only. 
8.1Unscrew nut (9) As of 09.99. Passenger 
side only. 
9Unclip driver's side paneling (3) and front passenger's side 
paneling (4) and remove Lift door sill molding 
slightly to allow removal. 
10Install in the reverse order  
 
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