41 35... Removing And Installing Or Replacing Front Left Or Right Side Wall
WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS
CAUTION:
Do not damage adjoining body components.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove front bumper trim. See 51 11 156 REMOVING AND INSTALLING FRONT BUMPER TRIM .
- Remove wheel arch cover at front. See 51 71 038 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) .
- Remove trim for cover on side member. See 51 71 447 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING PANEL FOR COVER ON LEFT OR RIGHT SIDE MEMBER .
- Remove trim on wheel arch. See 51 71 470 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM ON FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH .
- Remove gutter strip. See 51 31 023 REMOVING AND INSTALLING LEFT OR RIGHT GUTTER STRIP ALONG WINDSCREEN .
- Remove auxiliary direction indicator. See 63 13 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT AUXILIARY DIRECTION INDICATOR .
- Release high-pressure nozzle for headlight washer system from side panel. See 61 67 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM ON LEFT (OR RIGHT) .
Release screws.
NOTE:
Side panel and headlight are removed together.
Tightening torque 41 35 6AZ , see 41 35 SIDE PANELS
Tightening torque 41 35 7AZ , see 41 35 SIDE PANELS .
Tightening torque 41 35 8AZ , see 41 35 SIDE PANELS .
Tightening torque 41 35 9AZ , see 41 35 SIDE PANELS .
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque 41 35 6AZ , see 41 35 SIDE PANELS .
View of wheel arch from below:
Unlock plug (1) for headlight (2) and disconnect.
Release screws (3).
Tightening torque 41 35 6AZ , see 41 35 SIDE PANELS .
Pull out retainer (1) in direction of arrow.
Take off side panel.
NOTE:
When the headlight is fitted, the side panel's center of gravity is very far forward!
Installation:
Following parts must not be damaged or missing:
- Spacer buffers (1)
Replacement:
Remove headlight. See HEADLIGHTS .