Install The Side Panel On The Right

• Open the front door.
• Install the side panel in the area of the headlight, shifting from the rear to the front of the vehicle (1).
• Carry out the step with a second person helping.
• To do this, position the guide (2) of the side panel on the headlight (3).
• Clip in the side panel downwards in the locks (5) in the area of the A-pillar (4).
• Position side panel in the area of the A-pillar (6).
• Replace all bolts.

  Parts:  Screws

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• Screw in all the screws of the side panel until the side panel can only just be shifted.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The gap dimensions form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
  For additional information see: BODY DIMENSIONS .
• Adjust gap dimensions.
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

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

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• Pull sealing (1) downwards a bit.
• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

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

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• Move the seal (1) back to the installation position.
• Close front door.
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

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

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• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

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

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• Tighten the screws (1) for the rocker panel cover (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Undershield
  screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
  Plastic nut	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

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• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

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

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• Install the sound insulation (1).

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• Install the sound insulation (1).

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• Remove protective film (1).

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• Remove protective film (1) on headlight.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE AIR DUCT ON THE SIDE PANEL, RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TRIM ON THE FRONT RIGHT SIDE PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT RIGHT BUMPER COVER ON THE SIDE PANEL .
• 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 MOUNTING THE WHEEL .
• Refer to RESETTING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALL THE LID FOR THE WASHER FLUID RESERVOIR .
• Refer to INSTALL THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .