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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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