Installing The Left Front Side Panel
- With a second person, install the side panel towards the vehicle at an angle, shifting from the rear to the front.
- Position the side panel in area of headlight (1) and abut in area of A-pillar (2).
- Join the screws (1).NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
- Open the front door.
Slightly pull the seal (1) downwards in the arrow direction.
- Join the screw (2).
- Close front door.
- Join the screws (1).
- Join the screw (2).
- Clip in the wiring harness at the attachment points (1).
- Join the screw (2).
- Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Front bumper panel to fender Torx screws 5x35 Tightening torque 3 Nm NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The gap dimensions form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: 41 00...
Gap dimensions for body - Adjust gap dimensions.
- Tighten all the screws on the side panel.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
Side panel to holder for side panel Screw M6 Tightening torque 8 Nm - Install the sound insulation (1).
- Remove protective film (1).
- Remove the protective film (1).
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DOOR SILL TRIM PANEL .
- Refer to INSTALL THE REAR DOOR .
- Refer to INSTALL THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to INSTALL THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER
- Refer to MOUNTING THE WHEEL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP REAR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALL THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to INSTALL THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON TOP .