63 14 060 Remove and install/replace front left or right side mark

Special tools required:

00 9 325

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT BUMPER PANEL

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

Release expanding rivet (1).

If necessary, unclip hose pipe (2).

Loosen the holder (3) at marked latch mechanisms and feed out.

Fig 1: Holder Marked Latch Mechanisms

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Remove side marker:

Carefully preheat side marker (1) in area (3) using hot air blower and use special tool 00 9 325 to release it from the bumper panel (2).

NOTE: The side marker (1) cannot be used again.

Fig 2: Removing Bumper Panel And Side Marker Area

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Clean bumper panel:

Use fluff free cloth for cleaning.

Clean bonding surface of bumper panel using spirits.

Air drying time at least 1 minute.

Do not grip bonding surface.

Install side marker:

Release liner* (1) and lightly press side marker (2) to bumper panel.

Check position and realign, if necessary.

The minimum contact pressure is achieved by firmly pressing your thumbs or the balls of your hands over the entire joining area (holding time approx 1 second).

Firm thumb pressure approx. 35 N/cm² .

* Liner is protective film at new side marker.

Fig 3: Bumper Panel Side Marker And Liner

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