41 35 081 Removing And Installing Front Side Panel On Left: Notes

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Observe BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SIDE REPEATER
Remove wheel arch covers. See WHEEL ARCH COVER (FRONT SECTION) and WHEEL ARCH COVER (REAR SECTION)
Remove TRIM PANEL FOR COVER ON SIDE MEMBER
Partially loosen BUMPER TRIM on the side
Remove SEAL MOUNTING for engine compartment lid

Fig 1: Identifying Trim Panel Screws
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Release screws.

Tightening torque 41 35 1AZ .

Tightening torque 41 35 2AZ .