Preparing New Part

Coat the side panel before painting in the areas (1) and (2) with the sealant D1.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION

Sealant D1 (seam sealing) 310ml 83422409985
Paint side panel.

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Release the screws (1) and remove the guide (2).

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Check
Check the locking mechanism (1) and the bracket (2) on the guide (3) for damage.

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Result

» If the guide (3) is damaged.

Measure
- Replace the guide (3).
Position the guide (2) on the new side panel,

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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Release detents (arrows) and dismount the bracket (2) onto the new part.

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Remount the sheet metal nuts (1) on the new side panel.
Release the clip (2) and the detents (3) and remount the seal (4).

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Carefully release the trim (1) at the clamps (arrowed) and guide it out of the side panel.

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Check
Check the clamps (1) and mounts for the clamps.
Check the adhesive pads (2) for damage.

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Result

» If the clamps (2) are damaged.

Measure
- Replace the clamps (2).
  If the mounts are faulty, renew the trim (2).
Result

» The adhesive pads (2) are damaged.

Measure
- Replace adhesive pads (2).
Release the blind rivets (1) and feed the air duct (2) out from the side panel.
Position the air duct (2) on the new side panel.
Mount blind rivet (1) using the special tool 0 496 521 (00 2 230) .

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Position the decorative trim (1) on the new side panel and engage it at the clamps (arrows).

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