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Fig. 60: Identifying Paneling On A-Pillar
Remove/install
1
Remove door rubber
seal (2) in area of A-
pillar
2.1Remove cap (3)Up to 08/98.
3.1Unscrew screw (4)Up to 08/98.
4Remove A-pillar
paneling (1) The paneling is fastened in the instrument panel at the bottom
with lugs and will be fastened with a clip at top as of 09/98.
Installation: Replace clip
Long wedgeFig.
6
5Install in the reverse
order
On vehicles up to 08/98, on which a new paneling should be
installed, the upper area of the fixing opening at the top of the A-
pillar must be enlarged so that the clip retainer of the paneling can
be installed in the A-pillar.
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Fig. 61: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
REMOVE/INSTALL DOOR SILL MOLDING - AR68.30-P-4100GH
MODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Fig. 62: Identifying Door Sill Molding
Remove/install
1Remove covers (2) from door
sill molding (1) upward
Up to 08/99: Start at center of covers so that
retaining lugs of c overs are not damaged.
As of 09/99: Start at the front of the front covering
and the rear of the rear covering in order not to damage
the retaining lugs.
Unscrew screws (3) on door sill
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Fig. 63: Identifying Assembly Wedge (110 589 03 59 00)
REMOVE/INSTALL DOOR SILL MOLDING - AR68.30-P-4100GI
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Door sill molding in cargo space
2molding (1)
3Remove cap (4) on B-pillar
4Unscrew screws (3) from B-
pillar
5.1Remove rear pin from door sill
molding (1) Up to 08/99.
6
Pull out the door sill molding
(1) on the C-pillar paneling
forwards Danger of breaking!
Installation: Use an assembly wedge to lift up the C-
pillar paneling and door seal until the door sill molding
can be inserted without any problems.
Assembly wedgeFig.
57
7Install in the reverse order
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Fig. 64: Identifying Caps And Door Sill Molding
PREPARE HEADLINER FOR INSTALLING HANDLES - AR68.30-P-4300-01GH
Models 163.113/136/154/172 up to 31.8.01
When aligning the template, ensure that the arrow is pointing in direction of travel and the correct template
is used for each side.
1. Align template at cutouts provided.
2. Mark cutouts for grab handles.
3. Cut out cutouts for
grab handles.
Remove/install
1Remove cover caps (1) Do not scratch door sill molding.
2Remove screws below caps
3Remove door sill molding (2) Installation: Ensure that sealing rubber is
positioned correctly.
4.1Disconnect connector from electronic
compass Only as of 01.09.00 and with code (245), trip
computer.
5Install in the reverse order
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Fig. 65: Identifying Handle Template
REMOVE AND INSTALL HEADLINER - AR68.30-P-4300GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
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Fig. 66: Identifying Headliner Components
Remove/install
1Remove headrest See owner's manual
2Remove inside rearview
mirror (13) To vehicle identification number A145272,
X708318.AR68.40-P-
0001GH
As of vehicle identification number A145273,
X708319.AR68.40-P-
0001GI
3Remove front overhead
control panel (1) AR82.20-P-
1100GH
4Remove front roof frame
handles (2)
Up to 31.08.01: Open covers for handles, press
clip for handle down on each side, simultaneously
press handle upward and pull out.
As of 01.09.01: Open cover and unscrew screws.
Up to 31.08.01: With integral rear dome lamp.
Open covers for handles, press clip for handle down
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5Remove roof frame handles at
rear
on each side, simultaneously press handle upward
and pull out
As of 01.09.01:With integrated coat hook. Open
cover and unscrew screws.
6.1Remove roof frame handles in
load compartment
Only with 3rd row of seats, Code 847 Up to
31.08.01: Open covers for handles, press clip for
handle down on each side, simultaneously press
handle upward and pull out.
As of 01.09.01: Open cover and unscrew screws.
Installation: only up to 31.8.01 and only with
3rd row of seats, Code 847:
Prepare headliner for installing handlesAR68.30-P-
4300-01GH
Fabricate template for
installing handles in headliner WF58.50-P-
6830-02GH
7.1Remove rear dome lamp As of 01.09.01: Open plastic cover, then
unscrew screws
8Disconnect connectors from
dome lamps in rear
9.1Remove coat hanger hook (3)
in roof frame Up to 31.08.01: Open covers of coat hooks,
press both clips together and press coat hooks
upward, simultaneously pull out coat hooks.
10Remove cover for mounting
points of cargo net (4)Up to 31.08.01: open cover and remove screws.
As of 01.09.01: unclip covers at sides
11
Remove mount (5) on roof
frame for mounting third seat
row Open covers for screws and unscrew both
screws. Press clips together, simultaneously press
mount upward and pull out.
12.1Remove shock absorber (12) Only from 01.09.99 to 31.08.01
13Clip in rear interior lamp
(E15/3) AR82.20-P-
0113GH
14
Remove sun visors with
illuminated mirror (E14/1 on
left and E14/2 right)
AR68.60-P-
5480GH
15Remove paneling on B-pillar AR68.30-P-
4700GH
16Remove rear roof frame
paneling AR68.30-P-
4470GH
17Remove paneling on C-pillar AR68.30-P-
4490GH
18Remove rubber door seals
19.1
Pull off edge guard on
headliner in sliding / pop-up
roof cutout (6) Only with electric glass sliding/tilting roof, Code
414a.
Pull plastic clip (7) out of
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REMOVE/INSTALL REAR ROOF FRAME PANELING - AR68.30-P-4470GH
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Fig. 67: Identifying Rear Roof Frame Paneling Components
20headliner (11)
21Unfasten headliner (11) from
Velcro strips (8) Installation: Only with electric sliding/ tilting
roof in glass version, Code (414a): align headliner at
sliding/tilting roof frame.
22Remove wiring harness (9)
from headliner (11)
23
Unclip screw frame for
headliner / overhead control
panel (10) from headliner
24Remove headliner (11)
through tailgate
25Install in the reverse order
Remove, Install
1.1Remove belt end fitting at bottom of
3rd seat row(1)Only with 3rd seat row, code 847.
*BA91.40-P-
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