Removal and installation of outer paneling on doors and fenders - ra88001400810x(0810)

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A. Front fender, B. Driver's door, C. Rear door, D. Rear fender Model 140

Fig 1: Identifying Outer Paneling On Doors And Fenders Components

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Panelling on front fender

Driver's door	open.
Screw (11)	unscrew (2 pieces, WAF8).
Nut (12)	unscrew front, top, (WAF7).
Panelling (1)	unclip at the top (2 clips) by using plastic wedge.
Panelling (1)	remove upwards out of the frame side member panelling (3 plug-in clips).
Trimstrip (5)	slide back and remove from panelling (1) (2 plug-in clips and 1 clip with threaded bolt).
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Panelling on driver's door

Driver's door	open.
Screw (16)	unscrew.
Panelling (2)	detach at base of door panel (6 clips).
Panelling (2)	push back , whilst moving out the upper plug-in clips (18, 6 pieces) on the door panel.
Panelling (2)	remove.
Trimstrips (6) on panelling (2)	remove by removing the upper clips in advance (pull dowel and remove clip).
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Panelling on rear door

Driver's and rear door	open.
Screw (17)	unscrew.
Panelling (3)	detach at base of door panel (4 clips).
Panelling (3)	slide toward front , whilst driving out the upper plug-type clips (19, 5 pieces) on the door panel.
Panelling (3)	remove.
Trimstrips (7) on panelling (3)	remove, to do this remove the upper clips first (pull dowel and remove clip).
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Panelling on rear fender

Rear door	open.
Panelling (4)	press off at the top and bottom on wheel house panel (3 clips) and remove rearwards (use plastic wedge).
Trimstrips (8)	remove.
When installing panelling (4)	the additional retaining lugs (2 pieces) must be attached to the rear of the wheel house fold.
Reinstall	in opposite order.

Panelling on front fender
1. Open driver's door.
2. Unscrew screws on the A-pillar and nuts on front fender (arrows).
  
  Fig 2: Identifying Screws On A-Pillar And Nuts On Front Fender
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3. Unclip panelling (1) at the top (2 clips), using a plastic wedge.
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Unclip Panelling
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4. Remove panelling (1) upwards out of the frame side member panelling (3 plug-in clips).
  
  Fig 4: Locating Panelling Screws
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5. Slide trimstrip (5) back and remove from panelling (1) (2 plug-in clips and 1 clip with threaded bolt).
  
  Fig 5: Identifying Trimstrip And Panelling
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  NOTE: Since September 1992 the upper contact surface of the panelling on the front fender is protected with adhesive PE tape, part no. 005 989 81 85 10.
  
  The adhesive tape previously attached to the panelling, part no. 005 989 16 85, is no longer required from this time on.
  
  Also use the modified installation procedure for repair.
  
  Fig 6: Locating Applying Adhesive PE Tape On Upper Contact Surface Of Panelling On Front Fender
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6. Reinstall in opposite order.
Panelling on driver's door
1. Open driver's door.
2. Unscrew screw (arrow).
  
  Fig 7: Locating Driver'S Door Panelling Bolt
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3. Detach panelling (2) at base of door panel (6 clips, arrows).
  
  Fig 8: Locating Base Of Door Panel
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4. Slide panelling (2) back, whilst driving out the upper plug-in clips (6 pieces) on the door panel.
5. Remove panelling (2).
  
  Fig 9: Sliding Panelling Back
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6. Remove trimstrips (6) on panelling (2) by removing the upper clips in advance (pull dowel and remove clips).
7. Reinstall in opposite order.
  
  Fig 10: Identifying Trimstrips And Panelling
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  1. A Openings for upper fastening clips
  2. B Holes for lower fastening clips
  Arrow Hole for fastening screw
  
  Fig 11: Locating Fastening Screw
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Panelling on rear door
1. Open driver's and rear door.
2. Unscrew screw (arrow).
  
  Fig 12: Locating Rear Door Screws
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3. Detach panelling (3) at base of door panel (4 clips, arrows).
  
  Fig 13: Locating Base Of Door Panel
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4. Slide panelling (3) toward front whilst driving out the upper plug-in clips (5 pieces) on the door panel.
5. Remove panelling (3).
  
  Fig 14: Sliding Panelling
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6. Remove trimstrips (7) on panelling (3) by removing the upper clips in advance (pull dowel and remove clips).
7. Reinstall in opposite order.
  
  Fig 15: Locating Trimstrips And Panelling
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  1. C Openings for upper fastening clips
  2. D Holes for lower fastening clips
  Arrow Hole for fastening screw
  
  Fig 16: Locating Fastening Screw
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Panelling on rear fender
1. Open rear door.
2. Press off panelling (4) at the top and bottom on wheel house panel (3 clips) and remove rearwards, by using a plastic wedge.
  
  Fig 17: Identifying Panelling On Rear Fender
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3. Remove trimstrips (8).
  
  Fig 18: Identifying Trimstrips
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4. Install panelling (4). The additional retaining lugs (2 pieces) must be attached to the wheel house fold.
5. Reinstall in opposite order.
  
  Fig 19: Identifying panelling
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  Fig 20: Identifying Wheel House Hold Retaining Lug
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  Rear fender - panelling removed