41 35 050 Replacing Front Left Side Panel

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Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

CAUTION: Set down side panel on a soft surface.
Risk of damage

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT SIDE PANEL
Remove HEADLIGHT
Remove FOG LAMP
Remove SPRAY NOZZLE OF HEADLIGHT WASHER SYSTEM

The following new body parts are required:

(1) Side panel, front

Fig 1: Identifying Front Side Panel
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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 41 35 6AZ .

Unclip retaining tabs (2) and remove bumper mountings on inside and outside.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Retaining Tabs And Screws

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