Removing the front trim strip
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Remove front ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
- Partially remove both front wheel ARCH TRIMS .
- Partly remove the front sections of both front wheel arch COVERS .
- Remove front bumper COVER .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
- Loosen trim strip (1) from inside from the detents (2) using a suitable tool. In doing so, lift off the trim strip (1) from the outside using the special tool 0 496 569 (00 9 325) .