Contents: Convertible Models ↡ Models Universal ↡
Convertible Models
Side window trim panels
Side Glass Trim Panel Installation Details on Convertible Models
1 - Fastening loop; 2 - Bolts; 3 - Wind deflector support; 4 - Screws; 5 - Protector; 6 - Finishing panel; 7 - Fixators
1. Open the convertible top.
2. Remove the side glass (see Section Removal and installation of body glazing elements).
3. Unscrew the screws (2) and remove the mounting loop (1).
4. Loosen the screws (4) and remove the wind deflector support (3).
5. Remove the protector (5).
6. Release the two fasteners (7) and remove the trim panel (6).
7. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Side panels
Cabriolet Side Trim Panel Installation Details (1 of 3)
A - Lower seat belt anchor screw; B - Lower seat belt anchor
Cabriolet Side Trim Panel Installation Details (2 of 3)
1 - Protector; 2 - Lower side trim panel; 3 - Upper side trim panel; 4, arrows - Locks; 5 - Rivets; 6 - Nut; 7 - Convertible top support frame; 8 - Screws; 9 - Wind deflector supports
Cabriolet Side Trim Panel Installation Details (3 of 3)
E18/2 - Left luggage compartment light; E18/3 - Right luggage compartment light
1. Remove the side window trim panels (see above).
2. Remove the protector (1) in the area of the B-pillar.
3. Release the three fasteners (4) and separate the lower side trim panel (2) from the upper one (3).
4. Remove the trim panel and unscrew the bolt (A) of the lower anchor (B) of the seat belt.
5. Release the lock (4) and, pushing it upwards, remove the lower side trim panel (2).
6. Remove the rivet (5).
7. Remove the luggage compartment lid with wind deflector.
8. Loosen the convertible top nut (6).
9. Remove the decorative trims and unscrew the screws (8) to loosen the frame (7) on the window shelf.
10. Remove the wind deflector supports (9) (three on each side).
11. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the luggage compartment light (E18/2 or E18/3).
12. Release the fasteners (arrows) and release the upper trim panel (3).
13. On models with the corresponding configuration (code E08), disconnect the electrical wiring from the speaker.
14. On models with the appropriate equipment (code H11), disconnect the rear seat heating wiring.
15. Remove the panel (3) by pushing it upwards.
16. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
Models Universal
Side panels
Installation details of side trim panels on station wagon models
1 - Protector; 2 - Rear pillar trim panel; 3 - Door seal; 4 - Side trim panel; 5 - Rubber window frame; 6 - Fixators; 7 - Upper seat belt anchor guide bracket; 8 - Lower seat belt anchor
1. Separate the protector (1) from the trim panel (2).
2. Remove the trim panel (2) (see Section Removal and installation body pillar trim panels), - do not forget to disconnect the speaker wiring connector.
3. Release the rubber seal (3) in the area where the side trim panel (4) is installed.
4. Remove the bolts of the seat belt anchor assemblies (7 and 8).
5. Remove the side trim panel (4).
6. Installation is carried out in the reverse order - make sure that the lower edge of the panel (arrows) is seated correctly.
Upper rear panel
Upper Rear Trim Panel Installation Details for Station Wagon Models
1, 2 - Protectors; 3 - Rear pillar trim panel; 4 - Upper rear trim panel; 5 - Screws; 6 - Lid; 7 - Eye
1. Remove the rear pillar trim panels (3) (see Section Removal and installation body pillar trim panels).
2. Remove the rear interior lights (see Chapter On-board electrical equipment).
3. On models with the corresponding configuration (code SD0), unscrew the screw located under the decorative cover (6) and remove the upper ISOFIX child seat fixing eye.
4. Remove the screws (5) and remove the rear upper trim panel (4), carefully lifting it off the ceiling trim guide supports.
5. Installation is carried out in reverse order.
6. Finally, make sure that the interior lights are functioning properly and (with appropriate equipment) signaling device BA.