41 35 081 Removing And Installing Front Side Panel On Left

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Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove TRIM COVER FROM WHEEL ARCH at front left
Remove WATER COLLECTION STRIP ON WINDSCREEN
F25 only: Remove SIDE REPEATER
Partially detach FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER

Fig 1: Identifying Front Side Panel Screws On Left
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Release screws.

Tightening torque 41 35 1AZ