41 33 040 Front Wall Replacement

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

IMPORTANT: Car must not be driven without the front wall.

Driving without the front wall may damage the body structure.

Following new body parts are required:

(1) Front panel
(2) Headlight holder, left
(3) Headlight holder, right

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wall Components
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Carry over the following work steps symmetrically to the other side of the car.

NOTE: View, front side panel, in direction of travel

Release screw (1).

For tightening torque refer to 41 33 3AZ.

Fig 2: Identifying Screw

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 41 33 1AZ.

Remove front panel (2) together with headlight holder (3).

Replacement:

Release screws (4) and remove headlight holder.

Tightening torque 41 33 2AZ.

Fig 3: Identifying Headlight Holder, Front Panel And Mounting Screws

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