2. To remove the upholstery, proceed in accordance with the illustrations 12.2a-g given here, observing the order and not forgetting to read the accompanying inscriptions (see illustrations).
3. To install the side panel, follow the steps in reverse order. Make sure that the Tox-type bolts fixing the seat belts are tightened to the torque specified in technical data at the beginning of the chapter.
12.2a. Pull off the plastic covers from the bolts of the front seat belts and unscrew them; the bolts, both top and bottom, are Togh type, so you will need a special Togh head | 12.2b. Loosen the panel screws (indicated by arrows) from the top... |
12.2v....and lower sections of the door pillar panel | 12.2y. Remove the middle row of seats (see section 23), and then remove the cover and lower bolt securing the middle row seat belts; in both places (indicated by arrows) Tox head required |
12.2d. Carefully separate the upholstery from the top of the panel, which is secured with clips. On vehicles equipped with rear heating/air conditioning systems, remove the rear control panel (see chapter 3, section 12) | 12.2e. Loosen the top panel screws (indicated by arrows) (details of the car of the last years of production are shown. On earlier models, three bolts are screwed in) |
12.2g. Unhook the left side clips and release the panel