51 71 445 Removing And Installing/Replacing Support Parts For Panel For Cover On Left Or Right Side Member

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove panel for cover on side member  . See 51 71 447 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING PANEL FOR COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE MEMBER .

Release screws (1 and 2).

Remove support part (3).

Tightening torque. See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Support Part

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