Remove/Install Longitudinal Member Paneling - AR88.80-P-6000LWE

Model 213 

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Shown on left side of vehicle on model 213.0 

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Shown on left side of vehicle on model 213.0 

	Remove/install
1	Detach underfloor paneling (7) in area of longitudinal member paneling (1) and pull downward over mounting bolts		AR61.30-P-1001LWE
2	Remove expansion rivets (3)
3	Turn retaining clips (4) 90° and remove
4	Open front door +
5	Open rear door
6	Mask rear door in front bottom area with felt strips	Scratches to the longitudinal member paneling (1) through the rear door can be prevented by felt strips. Felt strip	*BR00.45-Z-1150-02A
7	Press front fender liner (2) to side until retaining clip (8) below is accessible
8	Unclip retaining clip (8) from fender (9) with suitable pliers
9	Unclip longitudinal member paneling (1) starting at rear upward from retaining clips (10, 12 and 13) with extraction hook (11)	Extraction hook	Fig 1
10	Remove longitudinal member panel (1)
11	Remove retaining clip (8, 13) from longitudinal member paneling (1) and clip into fender (9)	: Replace damaged retaining clips 13).
12	Remove retaining clips (10, 12) remaining on vehicle and install on longitudinal member panel (1)	Turn retaining clip (10) 90° with suitable pliers and remove. : Remove damaged retaining clips (10, 12).
13	Install in the reverse order

Fig 1: Identifying Extraction Hook (140 589 02 33 00)

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