A-pillars
A-Pillar Trim Panel Installation Details
1 - Doorway seal; 2 - Finishing panels
1. Release the rubber seal (1) from the front edge of the door opening.
2. Pull to release the trim panel (2) on the window frame seal.
3. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Racks B
Convertible Models
B-Pillar Trim Panel Installation Details for Convertible Models
1 - Rack trim panel; 2 - Upper side trim panel; 3 - Upper seat belt anchor guide bracket; 4 - Protector; 5 - Ceiling trim panel; 6 - Foam rubber coating; 7 - Reverse alarm buzzer connector (BA); Arrow - Split Cap
1. Remove the side trim panels (see Section Removal and installation of interior trim panels).
2. Release the trim panel mounting rivet (1) at the base of the B-pillar.
3. Remove the upper handle by unscrewing the mounting bolts located under the trim frames.
4. After releasing the corresponding edge of the door seal, remove the upper side trim panel (2).
5. Loosen the nut located under the trim cover and remove the seat belt guide bracket (3).
6. Remove the protector (4) from both sides of the ceiling trim panel (5).
7. Remove the panel (5).
8. On models with the corresponding equipment (code J44), release the foam rubber cover (6) and disconnect the connector (7) of the wiring harness of the ultrasonic sensor of the BA warning device (only on the right pillar).
9. Release the door seal from the body opening in the area of the B-pillar.
10. Remove the protector (4) from the rear of the B-pillar.
Information copied from the website (mercedesman.ru)
11. Carefully release the fasteners, remove the split cover (arrow) and release the seat belt from it.
12. Remove the pillar trim panel (1).
13. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Models Universal
B-Pillar Trim Panel Installation Details for Station Wagon Models (1 of 4)
1 - Finishing panel
B-Pillar Trim Panel Installation Details for Station Wagon Models (2 of 4)
2 - Plug
B-Pillar Trim Panel Installation Details for Station Wagon Models (3 of 4)
3 - Anchor bolt
B-Pillar Trim Panel Installation Details for Station Wagon Models (4 of 4)
5 — Upper seat belt anchor guide bracket nut
1. Remove the door seals (arrows) from both sides of the B-pillar.
2. Remove the plug (2) and unscrew the bolt (3) of the lower seat belt anchor unit.
3. Remove the trim cover (4) and loosen the nut (5) securing the guide bracket of the upper seat belt anchor unit.
4. Release the seat belt from the B-pillar trim panel (1).
5. On models with the appropriate equipment (code H11), disconnect the electrical wiring from the rear seat heating switch.
6. Remove the B-pillar trim panel (1).
7. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Rear pillars (models Universal)
The corresponding illustrative material is presented in the illustration Tailgate Installation Details for Station Wagon Models and accompanying illustrations, to which all references contained in the text refer.
Left Rear Pillar Trim Panel Installation Details
1 - Protector; 2 - Finishing panel; H4/7h2 - Left rear speaker; H4/8h2 - Right rear speaker
1. On models with the corresponding configuration (codes V53 and V57) remove the luggage compartment lid (A).
2. On models with the corresponding equipment (code V53), remove the cover (B) of the side storage compartment, then unscrew the fastening screw (D) and separate the storage compartment (C) from the rear pillar.
3. Remove the door opening edge protector (1) from the rear pillar.
4. Move aside and remove the trim panel (2) of the pillar - do not forget to disconnect the speaker wiring connector (H4/7h2 or H4/8h2).
5. On models with the corresponding equipment (code J44), disconnect the BA signal device wiring harness connector (only on the right pillar).
6. Remove the panel (2).
7. Installation is carried out in reverse order.