Install The Side Panel On The Right

• 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 the side panel in the area of the A-pillar (2)  and abut.
• Screw in all screws on the side panel until it is just about still possible to shift the side panel.
  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

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• Adjust gap dimensions.
• Tighten down screws (1)  .

  TIGHTENING TORQUE 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 TORQUE 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 TORQUE SPECIFICATION 

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

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• Tighten down screw (2)  .

  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION 

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

• Secure cable to side panel holder (1)  .

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• Tighten down screw (1)  .

  TIGHTENING TORQUE 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 TORQUE 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 plastic adhesive tape (1)  .

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• Remove plastic adhesive tape (1)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR .
• Refer to INSTALL REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALL THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALL FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL .
• Refer to INSTALL RIGHT DOOR SILL TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT FRONT SILL TRIM (NOT ILLUMINATED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ILLUMINATED RIGHT-HAND FRONT SILL TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALL INSIDE RIGHT DOOR SILL COVER STRIP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL ON THE RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALL THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .