Remove/Install Longitudinal Member Panel On Entrance - AR88.80-P-6000-03LWG

Model 253 

The next steps are shown on the left side of the vehicle on model 253 with code 846 (running board).

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1. Remove expansion rivets (2) from the front and rear longitudinal member panel (1).
2. Remove nut (11) from the front fender liner (3).
3. Release front fender liner (3) and rear fender liner (12).
4. Release longitudinal member panel (1) from the rear wheel arch liner (13).
5. Remove nuts (4).

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6. Press front fender liner to one side and unclip retaining clip (5) from the front fender using suitable pliers.
7. Press rear fender liner to one side and release rear retaining tabs (6) from the bracket (9).
8. Release retaining tabs (7, 8) by pulling on the longitudinal member panel (1) in a jerky manner out of the bracket (9) in the direction of the arrow.
9. Remove longitudinal member panel (1) sideways from the bracket (9).

   Observe installation position of underfloor paneling.

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10. Remove nuts (10).

    When removing bracket (9).

11. Remove bracket (9).

    When removing bracket (9).

12. Install in the reverse order.