Front doors
Using the driver's door as an example
Front Door Interior Trim Panel Installation Details (1 of 2)
1 - Trim panel; 2 - Plugs; 3 - Handle; 4 - Inner door handle; 5 - Pocket; 6, 7 - Mounting screws; 8 - Finishing panel; 9 - Bolts; 10 - Guide felt insert
Front Door Interior Trim Panel Installation Details (2 of 2)
10 - Connectors; 11 - Fixators; S21/1 - Driver's door window lift control switch group; S91 - Electric seat switch group (with memory settings)
1. Remove the inside door handle (see Section Removal and installation interior door handles).
2. 3 On models 463.246/249, unscrew the locking handle (A).
3. Remove the plugs (2) and unscrew the screws (7) securing the door handle (3).
4. Using a suitable wedge, separate the upholstery panel (1) from the door frame at the locations of the fasteners (8), assess the condition of the released fasteners, and replace any broken elements.
5. Disconnect the electrical connectors (10) of the switch groups for controlling the operation of the electric window lifters (S21/1) and the seat (S91).
6. Assess the condition of the insulating film lining and replace it if necessary.
Rear doors
Using the example of models with a wheelbase of 2850 mm
Rear Door Interior Trim Panel Installation Details (1 of 3)
1 - Trim panel; 2 - Plugs; 3 - Handle; 4 - Inner door handle; 5 - Mounting screws
Rear Door Interior Trim Panel Installation Details (2 of 3)
6 - Fixators; 8 - Connector; S21/3 - Left door window lift control switch group; S21/4 - Right door window lift control switch group
Rear Door Interior Trim Panel Installation Details (3 of 3)
A - Harness; N69/3 - Left door control module; N69/4 - Right door control module
The procedure is the same as described above for the front doors. Do not forget to secure the control module wiring when assembling (N69/3 or N69/4) harness (A).
Tailgate
Tailgate Trim Panel Installation Details
1, 8 - Screws; 2 - Handle; 3 - Lid; 4 - Lower section of the trim panel; 5 - Single lock button; 6 - Upper section of the trim panel; 7 - Window trim panels
Diagram of the location of the trim panel fastening fasteners
1. On models with the corresponding configuration, unscrew the screws (1) securing the lower section (4) of the trim panel.
2. Remove the plugs and unscrew the screws (8) securing the door handle (2).
3. Slightly pressing the upholstery in the direction of the lock, remove the cover (3) of the inner door handle.
4. Using a wedge at the locations of the fasteners (arrows), separate the upholstery panel (4) from the door frame, press the button (5) of the single lock, then move the panel upward and remove it completely.
5. Release the central fastening clips of the upper section (6) of the trim panel.
6. Unscrew the left and right window trim panels (7).
7. Assess the condition of the insulating film lining and replace it if necessary.
8. Installation is carried out in the reverse order - any clamps damaged during release must be replaced without fail.