Converting side paneling - AZ88.00-P-0001-04I
Preparation
- Remove sealing strip from door bottom edge.
- Loosen sealing strips (A) and (B) from mounting elements with assembly wedge.
- Remove mounting grommets on front and rear fender.
- Loosen sealing strip (C) from mounting elements with assembly wedge and remove snaps from longitudinal member.
- Remove sealing plugs from bottom of vehicle and replace with clip H WA202 988 01 81 (ensure that all claws spread Then remove mounting screws (D).
- Remove covers for jack mount.
- Pull in catch strap for rocker panel cover.
- Degrease fender in areas (A) and (B) and glue on tufted strips.
- Press AMG snaps (E) in entrance area, reinforce first and last snap with grommet (F) in addition.
- Remove protective layer from hook strap in rocker panel and ensure, that all hooks are exposed.
- Apply glue to front and rear side paneling in groove (below hook strap) intended for this purpose.
- Hook side paneling in at front fender with mounting lug and firmly press hook strap into tufted strip starting at front.
- In the entrance area fasten side paneling with Philips screws and in the vehicle floor area (front) with spreading rivets and screws.
- Clean gluing surface in entrance area. Remove backing foil for self-adhesive cover foil and cover screws with it.
- Clip in AMG cover strips.
- Clean bottom edge of door.
- Carefully move sealing strips together with clips (A) into holes starting at hinge side, do not hammer or hit.
- When all clips (A) are caught carefully catch pins (B) into clips (A).
Final assembly