41 33 040 Replacing Front Wall
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Read contents of Body, General . Refer to 41 0 Contents Of Body, General .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove carrier for bumper trim . Refer to 51 11 050 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CARRIER FOR FRONT BUMPER TRIM .
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:
Carry over the following work steps symmetrically to the other side of the car.
NOTE:
View, front side panel, in direction of travel
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque, see 41 33 3AZ in 41 33 FRONT TRIM PANEL .
Installation:
Plastic tabs (3) on headlight holder (2) must not be damaged.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque, see 41 33 1AZ in 41 33 FRONT TRIM PANEL .
Remove front panel (2) together with headlight holders (3).
Replacement:
Release screws (4) and remove headlight holder.
Tightening torque, see 41 33 2AZ in 41 33 FRONT TRIM PANEL .