41 35 000 Removing And Installing/Replacing Side Panel, Front Left Or Right: Notes

Read contents of, see BODY, GENERAL .

CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.

Installation information:

The, see BODY GAP DIMENSIONS serve as the basis for adjustment work.

Fig 1: Fender Mounting Bolt And Nut

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Interior view of front side panel.

Remove screws and nuts.

Installation:

Screw 12 Nm.

Nut 5 Nm.

Installation:

Slacken screw (1) to adjust side panel in relation to A-pillar.

Turn spacer sleeve with special tool 41 1 110.

IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body parts.

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 12 Nm.

Fig 2: Turning Spacer Sleeve With Special Tool 41 1 110

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Installation:

Make sure spacer sleeves (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 3: Spacer Sleeves

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