Removing and reinstalling bottom noise encapsulation panels - wh9490pkw0000x(9490)

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Models 124.1/3 to 6/93, 126.1 (USA) from 1986, 140.34 to 6/93, 201.1

Fig 1: Locating Front Bottom Noise Encapsulation Panel Screws

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Front bottom noise encapsulation panel, screw-mounted

Fig 2: Locating Front Bottom Noise Encapsulation Panel Clamp

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Front bottom noise encapsulation panel with quick-release clamps

Fig 3: Locating Center Bottom Noise Encapsulation Panel Screws (Model 140)

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Model 140, center bottom noise encapsulation panel

Fig 4: Locating Rear Bottom Noise Encapsulation Panel Screws

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Rear bottom noise encapsulation panel

Bottom noise encapsulation panels	remove, install, for this purpose screw out sheet metal screws (arrows), screw in or open quick-release catches (handles perpendicular to driving direction), close (handles in driving direction).
NOTE: If lost the quick-release catches used on some vehicles can be replaced with the standard combination screws.
For this purpose replace clips with sheet metal nuts.	Observe item 1 when reinstalling.
Corrosion protection	repair if damaged.

Installing bottom noise encapsulation panel

Install bottom noise encapsulation panel so that the cutouts engage in the lugs on the side sections (3).

Fig 5: Locating Bottom Noise Encapsulation Panel

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Press bottom noise encapsulation panel (1) upward until the edges of the side sections (3) snap over the bottom panel (1).

Fig 6: Pressing Bottom Noise Encapsulation Panel Upward

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