Install The Side Panel On The Right

• Position the bumper guide (1) in the installation position on the headlight.
• In the case of a removed headlight, install the bumper guide (1) on the side panel.

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• Install the side panel in the sequence shown with the help of a second person.
• Position side panel in the area of the A-pillar (1).
• Position the side panel at the top of the A-pillar (2) and on the headlight (3).
• Screw in all screws on the side panel until it is just about still possible to shift the side panel.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The gap dimensions form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
  For additional information see: BODY DIMENSIONS .

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• Adjust gap dimensions.
  NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
• Clip in the detents (1) of the bumper guide (2) on the side panel.

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• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Side panel to holder for side panel
  Screw M6
  	Tightening torque
  	8 Nm

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• Open the front door.

  Pull the sealing (1) down slightly in the direction of the arrow.

• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Side panel to holder for side panel
  Screw M6
  	Tightening torque
  	8 Nm

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• Close front door.
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Side panel to holder for side panel
  Screw M6
  	Tightening torque
  	8 Nm

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• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Side panel to holder for side panel
  Screw M6
  	Tightening torque
  	8 Nm

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• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Side panel to holder for side panel
  Screw M6
  	Tightening torque
  	8 Nm

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• Install the sound insulation (1).

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• Remove protective film (1).

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• Remove the protective film (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT BUMPER COVER ON THE SIDE PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALL THE TRIM ON THE SIDE PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR .
• Refer to INSTALL REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALL THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALL RIGHT DOOR SILL TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING WHEEL ARCH TRIM, FRONT RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE UPPER RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALL THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE GUTTER STRIP ON THE RIGHT OF THE WINDSHIELD .
• Refer to RESETTING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR .