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

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.

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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