Side impact moldings, replacing: Notes
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Assembly overview
1 - Bolt
- 1 Nm
2 - Wheelhousing liner
3 - Cap nut
- 4 Nm
4 - Cap nut
- 4 Nm
5 - Guide piece
6 - Grommet
- Must be pressed in before assembling cover - 9 -.
7 - Trim molding
8 - Bolt
- 2 Nm
9 - Cover
- Removal Bumper, removing and installing
10 - Side impact molding
- Replace
- Side impact moldings are secured to bumper with double-sided adhesive tape.
- It is not possible to remove without destroying.
- To remove, pull side impact molding away from bumper.
- Remove any residual adhesive on bumper.
- Installation on same bumper
- Bumper must be free of dust and grease in adhesion area
- Clean bumper using petroleum spirits or cleaning solution D 009 401 04.
- Position centering pins with double-sided adhesive tape onto markings of side impact molding Adhering centering pins on side impact molding .
- Remove protective foil from double-sided adhesive tape for side impact molding.
- Press side impact molding with attached centering pins firmly onto bumper over the entire surface.