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

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Special tools required:

00 9 323

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER

NOTE: Minimum object temperature of side marker and side panel ≥ 18 °C.

If this temperature is not achieved, the components must be preheated.

Remove side marker:

Carefully warm up side marker (1) in area (A) using hot air blower and use special tool 00 9 323 to release it from side panel (2).

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

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

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Clean side panel:

To clean use a lint-free disposable cloth or a clean cleaning cloth.

Clean bonding surface of side 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 side wall.

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 2: Identifying Side Marker And Liner

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