63 14 060 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right side marker

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Special tools required:

00 9 323

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove front WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT SECTION

NOTE: Minimum object temperature of side marker and side panel ≥ 18°C.
If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.

Removing side marker:

Carefully heat side marker (1) in area (A) with hot air blower and detach with special tool 00 9 323 from side panel (2).

NOTE: Side marker (1) cannot be reused.

Fig 1: Removing Side Marker From Side Panel Using Special Tool (00 9 323)

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Cleaning side panel:

For cleaning, use a fluff-free disposable cloth or a clean cleaning cloth.

Clean adhesive area of side panel with spirit.

Air drying time at least 1 minute.

Do not grip bonding surface.

Fitting side marker:

Pull off liner* (1) and gently press side marker (2) onto side panel.

Check position and if necessary realign.

Minimum application pressure is achieved by applying firm thumb pressure in stages over the entire joining surface (hold time approx. 1 second).

Firm thumb pressure approx. 35 N/cm² .

* Liner is the protective film on a new side marker.

Fig 2: Identifying Side Marker With Liner

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