Removing The Front Left Side Panel
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: 00... Raise the vehicle using a vehicle lift.
Preliminary work
- Refer to REMOVE THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON TOP .
- Refer to REMOVE THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE LEFT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE TOP REAR .
- Refer to REMOVING THE WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER FRONT .
- Refer to REMOVING UNDERSHIELD AT THE FRONT .
- Refer to REMOVE SIDE UNDERBODY PLANKING .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TANK COVER .
- Refer to REMOVE THE DOOR SILL TRIM PANEL .
NOTE:
Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
- Mask areas (1) with plastic adhesive tape.
- Mask area (1) with plastic adhesive tape.
- Release screws (1) and (2).
- Release the wiring harness (1) at the attachment points (arrows).
- Release the retaining strip (2) on the latch mechanisms (3) and remove it.
- Check retaining strips (2) for damage and replace if necessary.
- Loosen screw (1).
- Loosen screws (1).NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
- Open the front door.
Slightly pull the seal (1) downwards in the arrow direction.
- Loosen screw (2).
- Close front door.
- Loosen screws (1).
- Release the side panel with a second person in the order and direction shown.
- Pull side panel in the upper area of the A-pillar outwards (2).
- Pull side panel to the rear (3) and remove it.