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Wheel Housing Trim



Rear Wheel Housing Trim, Removing And Installing







1 - Wheel housing trim
- Removal
- Remove upper B-pillar trim.
- Remove lower B-pillar trim.
- Disengage rear seat bench on side to be removed.

Vehicles with fixed rear seat backrests
- Remove rear seat backrest.

Vehicles with foldable rear seat backrests
- Remove side upholstery.

Procedure for all vehicles
- Unclip wheel housing trim - 1 -.
- To do this, push wheel housing trim - 1 - in wheel liner area towards vehicle interior.
- Push wheel housing trim - 1 - up in access area.
- Remove wheel housing trim - 1 - forward.

- Installing
- Check clamps - 2 - (3x) for damage and deformity.

Replace damaged or deformed clamps.

- Before installing wheel housing trim - 1 -, make sure clamps - 2 - (3x) are positioned correctly.
- Beginning at bottom, clip in wheel housing trim - 1 - with clamps - 2 - (3x).

Ensure wheel housing trim - 1 - is held securely.

Vehicles with foldable rear seat backrests
- Install side upholstery.

Vehicles with fixed rear seat backrests
- Install rear seat backrest.

Procedure for all vehicles
- Engage rear seat bench at removed side.
- Install lower B-pillar trim.
- Install upper B-pillar trim.
- Install door seal lip over wheel housing trim - 1 -.

2 - Clamps, (3x)
- Replace if damaged or deformed
3 - Support piece
4 - Floor covering