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 Seat belts/belt tensioners 
Fig. 68: Identifying Assembly Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
 
REMOVE/INSTALL PANELING ON C-PILLAR - AR68.30-P-4490GH 
MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
1001-01D
2Unclip center roof frame covering 
(2) Installation: Install paneling in door 
rubber seal. 
   Long wedgeFig. 6
3.1Remove expanding anchor (4) from 
side roof frame covering (3) up to 31.08.01 
Installation: Replace expanding anchor. 
3.2Remove screw (5) from side roof 
frame paneling (3)  
4.1Unclip side roof frame paneling in 
upper outer corner As of 01.09.01 
4.2Remove side roof frame paneling (3) 
upward
 Only on 3rd seat row, code 847: 
remove seatbelt and remove paneling 
 Installation: Install paneling in door 
rubber seal.
 
5.1Disconnect connector from 
loudspeaker As of 01.09.01 and with sound 
system, code 810. 
6Install in the reverse order  
NumberDesignationModel 163 up to 08/99Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.40-P-1001-01DScrew on belt end fittingNm3535
 
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Fig. 69: Identifying Paneling On C-Pillar Components 
 
 Remove, Install  
1.1Remove third seat row Only with 3rd seat row, code 847. See operating 
instructions. 
2Remove safety net See Operating Instructions 
3.1Remove spare wheel cover Only model 163.174.AR68.30-P-
4610GH
4Remove rear roof frame 
paneling
 Do not unscrew screw for belt end fitting if 
present on 23rd seat row (omit step 1), if present. 
Loosen D-pillar paneling from C-pillar and guide to 
bottom along seat belt.
AR68.30-P-
4470GH
   Long wedgeFig. 6
5Remove door sill molding in 
load compartment AR68.30-P-
4100GI
6Fold rear seat forward See Operating Instructions 
7.1Remove SRS label and 
unscrew screw behind Risk of fracturing! 
 Only as of VIN A145273, X708319. 
8Remove screw (1) and 
spacer sleeve (3) from belt  *BA91.40-P-
 
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 Seat belts/belt tensioners 
Fig. 70: Identifying Assembly Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING SPARE WHEEL COVER - AR68.30-P-4610GH 
MODEL 163.174  
end fitting (2) of rear seat 
belt1001-01D
9Remove brackets (4) (2 
each.) from lining (8)  
10Open cover (5) and remove  
11Unscrew screw (6)  
12Unscrew screw (7)  
13Remove lining (8)
 As of VIN A145273, X708319 up to VIN 
A289564, X754619: two clips on inside of paneling 
in roof area. 
 Installation: Check clips and replace if 
necessary. Properly insert height adjuster for seat 
belt into paneling. Check function Install paneling in 
edge molding of floor covering
 
   Long wedgeFig. 6
14Pull seat belt out of lining  
15Remove lead from 12V 
socket At right paneling 
16Install in the reverse order  
NumberDesignationModel 163 up to 08/99Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.40-P-1001-01DScrew on belt end fittingNm3535
 
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Fig. 71: Identifying Spare Wheel Cover Components 
 Wheels 
REMOVE/INSTALL PANELING ON B-PILLAR - AR68.30-P-4700GH
 
 Removal, installation  
1Remove cargo space cover See Owner's Manual. 
2Loosen retaining straps (2) and remove 
spare wheel cover front section (1)  
3Remove spare wheel *BA40.10-P-
1002-01A
4Remove electric air pump (3)  
5Unscrew screws (4) and remove spare 
wheel mount (5)  
6Remove bracket (6) Turn in clockwise direction until 
bracket (6) releases at D-pillar. 
7Remove rear wall on spare wheel cover 2 screws. 
8Install in opposite order  
NumberDesignationModel 163.174
BA40.10-P-1002-01ABolt for spare wheel on inside of spare wheel mountNm50
 
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MODEL 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175
Fig. 72: Identifying Paneling On B
-Pillar Components 
  Remove/install  
 
Removal Risk of fracture and cracking 
of plastic paneling parts and the 
associated clip retainers
  
1Remove door sill molding AR68.30-P-
4100GH
2
Pull off front and rear rubber 
door seal in the area of the B-
pillar
  
3Unscrew screw for belt end 
fitting (1) from seat *BA91.40-P-
1001-01D
4Remove bottom paneling (3)  
5.1Remove SRS label and unscrew 
screw behind As of 1.9.01. 
6Unscrew sheet metal screws (4) 
from upper paneling  
 As of 1.9.01: clips are no longer present. 
Installation: The lug of the seat belt 
 
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 Safety belts/emergency tensioning retractors 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR - AR68.40-P-0001GH 
MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A up to 145272, 163.136 /154 /172 #X up to 708318  
Fig. 73: Identifying Inside Rearview Mirror Components
 
REMOVE/INSTALL INSIDE REARVIEW MIRROR - AR68.40-P-0001GI
7.1Unclip top panel (5)
adjusting device (6) must align with the 
recess of the paneling. Check mounting clips 
and replace if damaged.
 
8Install in the reverse order  
NumberDesignationModel 163 up to 08/99Model 163 as of 09/99
BA91.40-P-1001-01DBelt end fitting screwNm3535
 
 Remove/install  
1Disconnect connector (H7/1x1) from rear of 
inside rearview mirror (H7/1) Only with code (249a), automatic 
dimming inside rearview mirror 
2Remove cable duct (1) from mirror shaft Only with code (249a), automatic 
dimming inside rearview mirror 
3Push cable duct (2) together and remove Only with code (249a), automatic 
dimming inside rearview mirror 
4Turn mirror shaft 90 degrees and pull out of 
mirror base (3) downward Inside rearview mirror is arrested on 
mirror base with spring tension 
5Install in the reverse order  
 
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MODEL 163.136 /154 /172 #A as of 145273, 163.136 /154 /172 #X as of 708319, 163.113 /128 /157 /174 /175
Fig. 74: Identifying Inside Rearview Mirror, Automatic Dimming Connector & Rain Sensor
 
REMOVING AND INSTALLING SUN VISOR - AR68.60-P-5480GH 
MODEL 163  
 
 Remove/install  
1Turn inside rearview mirror (1) 90 and press 
against mirror housing at side. Danger of breaking windshield. Do not 
damage rain sensor (B38), if present. 
2.1Disconnect automatic dimming connector (2). Only with automatically dimming inside 
rearview mirror, code 249a. 
3Install in the reverse order  
 
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Fig. 75: Identifying Sun Visor Components 
MAINTENANCE 
CLEAN DOME (PREFABRICATED HEADLINER) FROM TEXTILE MATERIAL, FLOOR COVERINGS, REAR SHELF, 
AND OTHER TEXTILES - AP68.00-P-1000-01A 
all  
Work procedure:  
Remove dr
y contamination such as dust, ashes, etc. with dust extractor.* If this is not possible, e.g. deep-seated 
 
 Removal, installation  
1Remove paneling on A-pillar (5) AR68.30-P-
4050GH
2Remove roof frame grab handles (3)
 Open cover for grab handles, press both 
clips together and push grab handles upward. 
Pull out grab handles.
 
3Unclip sun visor mount (1) on roof 
frame  
4Unscrew screws (2) from sun visor 
hinge on roof frame  
5
Disconnect connector (E14/1x1, 
E14/2x1) of sun visor from roof 
wiring harness (4) Pull headliner down approx. 10 cm at 
corner next to A-pillar. 
 Do not kink headliner.
 
6Remove sun visor (E14/1, E14/2)  
7Install in opposite order  
 
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