41 35... Removing And Installing Left Front Side Wall (As Of 03/2010)

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Necessary preliminary work:

• Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM
• Remove WHEEL ARCH COVER AT FRONT
• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ENTRANCE
• Remove COVER ON WHEEL ARCH
• Remove gutter strip
  Fig 1: Identifying Microencapsulated Screws

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Release screws.

Installation note: 

• Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not  be reused
• Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes. (after which hardening begins)
• Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
• Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use.

Release screws and remove strut (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 5AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Strut And Screws

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Release screw (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Holding Frame Screws

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For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only:

Lever out retaining clip (1) at bottom and detach towards rear.

Remove oil cooler and tie back.

Fig 4: Removing Auxiliary Oil Cooler Retaining Clip

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For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only:

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 17 22 5AZ.

Fig 5: Identifying Auxiliary Oil Cooler Screw

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For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only:

Release screws (2) and remove holding frame for oil cooler.

Tightening torque 17 22 5AZ.

Fig 6: Identifying Holding Frame Screws

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View of wheel arch from below:

Unlock connector (1) for headlight (2) and disconnect.

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 41 35 6AZ.

Fig 7: Identifying Headlight Connector And Screws

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Pull out clamp (1) in direction of arrow.

Take off side wall.

Fig 8: Pulling Clamp

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Installation note: 

Following parts must not be damaged or missing:

• Spacer buffers (1)
  Fig 9: Identifying Spacer Buffers

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