41 35 101 Stripping Operations - Replacing Rear Side Panel, Left
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NOTE:
Owing to the different engine variants and equipment specifications, not all the components are taken into consideration.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
The following list basically represents the removal sequence.
- Disconnect NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE
- Remove BUMPER TRIM
- Remove CENTER BUMPER GUIDE
- Remove LEFT BUMPER GUIDE
- Remove LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR TRIM PANEL
- Remove rear left wheel
- Remove LEFT REAR WHEEL ARCH COVER
- Remove BACKREST SIDE SECTION ON LEFT REAR SEAT BACKREST
- Remove TRIM PANEL FOR REAR LEFT ROOF PILLAR
- Remove TRIM PANEL FOR D-PILLAR ON LEFT AND RIGHT
- Remove LEFT SHOULDER TRIM PANEL
- Remove LEFT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH PANEL
- Remove COVER ON TAIL PANEL AT TOP
- Remove STRIP ON REAR SIDE WINDOW
- Remove REAR SIDE WINDOW
- Remove LEFT REAR LIGHT
- Remove REAR SEAT
- Remove REAR LEFT LOCK STRIKER
- Remove REAR LEFT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP
- Remove REAR LEFT ROCKER PANEL TRIM (OUTER)
- Partially remove DOOR EDGE PROTECTION
- Remove TRIM PANEL FOR COVER ON LEFT SIDE MEMBER
- Remove TRIM STRIP ON LEFT ROOF FRAME
- Remove LEFT ROOF RAILS
- Remove LEFT UNDERBODY PANELLING
- Remove REAR LEFT DOOR .
- Partially detach tailgate seal
- Partially release wiring harness
Release latch mechanisms and remove rear ventilation (1).
Partially release insulating mat (2) and tie to one side.
Installation note:
The rear ventilation must not be damaged. (watertightness).
All latch mechanisms must engage audibly.