Preparing the wheel arch cover
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WARNING:
Vehicle may slip off the vehicle hoist if the vehicle hoist is handled incorrectly
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Observe safety instructions on raising the vehicle using a vehicle hoist.
- For additional information see: RAISING THE VEHICLE WITH A VEHICLE LIFT .
NOTE:
Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
- Position template (1) on wheel arch cover (2) in area (3).
- Drill holes of Ø6 mm at the predefined positions.