Installing The Left Front Side Panel

• Install the side panel in the sequence shown with the help of a second person.
• Position side panel (1) on headlamp. When doing this, make sure that detent and guide (3) are in proper installation positions.
• Position and abut the side panel in the area of the A-pillar (2).
• Screw in all screws on the side panel until it is just about still possible to shift the side panel.

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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 down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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

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

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• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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• Secure cable to side panel holder (1).
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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• Clip the bumper cover (2) upwards into the detents.
• Tighten the screws (1) of the bumper cover (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front bumper panel to fender
  Thermoplastic screw 5x35
  	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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• Install the sound insulation (1) and (2).

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• Remove the plastic adhesive tape (1).

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• Remove the plastic adhesive tape (1).

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Follow-up work 

• 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 INSTALL FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DOOR SILL TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALL THE ILLUMINATED FRONT SILL TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INNER DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE MOUNTING FOR HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALL THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .