Remove/Install Underbody Paneling - Ar61.30-P-1001RFW

Model 253.992/993 

Fig 1: Underbody Paneling Component Locations (Model 253.992/993)

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Shown without wheels for a better overview 

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Shown without center right underfloor paneling 

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	Risk of injury  caused by scraping or cutting body parts on sharp vehicle parts	Always wear protective gloves when working on or near sharp and non-deburred vehicle parts. Deburr repair panels.	AS00.00-Z-0017-01A .
	Notes on fuel cell system		AH00.00-P-0022-01RFW .
	Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge		AH54.00-P-0001-01A .
	Remove/install
1	Ensure that the prerequisites for driving into the workshop are fulfilled. Requirements for driving into the workshop		AH00.00-P-0021-01RFW .
2	Print out the "Protokoll Tanksystem, Formular" (tank system event log form), fill it out, and attach to the vehicle in a place where it is easily visible.
			OF00.00-P-3000-21RFW .
3	Lift vehicle with lifting platform.		AR00.60-P-1002LWG .
4	Remove center engine compartment lining.		AR61.20-P-1105LW .
5	Remove rear axle underfloor paneling (1).	Carefully remove rear axle underfloor paneling (1) until the retaining clamps (24) of the exhaust air pipe are accessible.
6	Detach retaining clamps (24) from the exhaust air pipe.
7	Remove transmission tunnel underfloor paneling (2).
8	Remove center left underfloor paneling (3).
9	Release center right underfloor paneling (4) until the electrical connector (25) is accessible.
10	Disconnect electrical connector (25) and remove center right underfloor paneling (4) with sound generator (H4/16).
11	Remove underfloor paneling in front of rear axle (5).	Clip remover
12	Remove rear right underfloor paneling (6).	Clip remover
13	Remove and unscrew expansion rivets (10) and nut (11) of the right and left fender interior trim.	Clip remover
14	Remove right underfloor paneling (7).	Clip remover
15	Remove left underfloor paneling (8).	Clip remover
16	Remove rear end underfloor paneling (9).	Clip remover
17	Change sound generator (H4/16).	When installing new center right underfloor paneling (4).	AR06.30-P-0001RFW
18	Install in the reverse order.

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