Installing The Left Front Side Panel

• Close front door.
• Install the side panel (1) towards the vehicle at an angle, shifting from the rear to the front.

  Position the hooks (2) in the guide at the headlights (3).

  Position the side panel (1) on the vehicle around the A-pillar.

• Screw in all screws on the side panel (1) until it is just about possible to shift the side panel (1).

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  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 the screws (1).

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

  Side panel to bracket
  M6 screw Renew screw.	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Tighten the screws (1).

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

  Side panel to bracket
  M6 screw Renew screw.	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Tighten the screws (1).

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

  Side panel to bracket
  M6 screw Renew screw.	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Tighten down screw (1).

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

  Side panel to bracket
  M6 screw Renew screw.	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Open the front door.

  Tighten down screw (1).

  Press onto the signaled area of the seal (3) and engage the hook (2).

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS 

  Side panel to bracket
  M6 screw Renew screw.	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Install the shaped part (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE DOOR SILL TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALL THE AIR DUCT ON THE INNER SIDE PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALL THE TRIM ON THE SIDE PANEL .
• Refer to PARTLY INSTALLING THE FRONT BUMPER COVER .
• Refer to INSTALL THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALL THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE FRONT LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALL THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to MOUNTING THE WHEEL .
• Refer to RESETTING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR .