Removing and reinstalling bottom noise encapsulation panels - WH.9490.PKW.0000X

Models 124.1/3 126.1 as of 1986 201.1 140.134

Fig 1: Locating Front Bottom Noise Encapsulation Panel Screws

Front bottom noise encapsulation panel, screw-mounted

Fig 2: Locating Front Bottom Noise Encapsulation Panel With Quick-Release Clamps

Front bottom noise encapsulation panel with quick-release clamps

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

Model 140, center bottom noise encapsulation panel

Fig 4: Locating Rear Bottom Noise Encapsulation Panel Screws

Rear bottom noise encapsulation panel

Bottom noise encapsulation panels

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.

Corrosion protection

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).

Observe item 1 when reinstalling.

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: Installing Bottom Noise Encapsulation Panel On Side Sections

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

Fig 6: Identifying Bottom Noise Encapsulation Panel And Edges Of Side Sections