41 35 050 Replacing Front Left Side Panel

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Observe gap dimensions . See BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

CAUTION: Set down side panel on a soft surface.
Risk of damage

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front side panel . See 41 35... REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT LEFT SIDE PANEL .
Remove headlight . See 63 12 001 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT HEADLIGHT .
Remove fog lamp . See 63 17 070 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT FRONT FOG LAMP .
Remove spray nozzle of headlight washer system . See 61 67 010 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING WASHER PUMP OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM .

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Side panel, front

Fig 1: Identifying Side Panel, Front
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Release screws (1).

Unclip retaining tabs (2) and remove bumper mountings on inside and outside.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Retaining Tabs

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