Tunnel Side Trim

Tunnel Side Trim

• Removal and installation can only be performed with the front seat removed.

Removing

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.

• Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, disconnecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

- Remove the front seat:

• Standard seat and multicontour seat. Refer to => [ Standard Seat ] Standard Seat.

• Comfort reclining seat.

- Attach the front seat to the fixture for seat repair (VAS 6136). Refer to => [ Installing Front Seat on Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136 ] Installing Front Seat on Fixture for Seat Repair VAS 6136.

- Remove expanding rivet - 1 -.






- Remove the screw - 3 -.

- Detach tunnel side trim - 2 - on the backrest hinge trim - arrow - and remove.

Installing

• Follow all safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. Refer to => [ Restraint System Components, Safety Precautions and Testing Procedures ] Description and Operation.

• Before handling pyrotechnic components (for example, connecting the electrical connector), the person handling it must "discharge static electricity". This can be done by touching the door striker, for example.

• Observe all measures when installing the front seat. Refer to => [ Standard Seat ] Standard Seat.

Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Installation note: For example tightening specifications, replace components => [ Sill and Tunnel Side Front Trim Assembly Overview ] Sill and Tunnel Side Front Trim Assembly Overview.