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

Model 205 

Fig 1: Longitudinal Member Panel Components Location - Model 205

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Shown on Model 205.0 

Model 205.0/1/2 

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Shown on Model 205.0 

	Remove
1	Detach underfloor paneling (7) in area of longitudinal member paneling (1) and pull downward over mounting bolts		AR61.30-P-1001LW
2	Remove rear expansion rivet (3)
3	Unscrew quick-release coupling (6)	Model 205.0/1/2
4	Remove front expansion rivet (3)
5	Turn retaining clips (4) 90° and remove
6	Open front door
7	Open rear door	Model 205.0/1/2
8	Mask rear door (14) in lower rear of felt (15)	Model 205.0/1/2 Felt strip	*BR00.45-Z-1150-02A
9	Press front fender liner (2) to side until retaining clip (8) below is accessible
10	Unclip retaining clip (8) from fender (9) with suitable pliers
11	Unclip longitudinal member paneling (1) starting at rear upward from retaining clips (10 12 and 13) with extraction hook (11)	Extraction hook	Fig 2
12	Remove longitudinal member panel (1)
	Install
13	Remove retaining clip (8) from longitudinal member paneling (1) and clip into fender (9)	Retaining clip (13) remains on fender. Replace damaged retaining clips (8, 13).
14	Remove retaining clips (12) remaining on vehicle and install on longitudinal member panel (1)	Replace damaged retaining clip (12).
15	Remove retaining clips (10) remaining on vehicle and install on longitudinal member panel (1)	Model 205.0/1/2 Replace damaged retaining clip (10). Turn retaining clip (10) 90° with suitable pliers and remove.
16	Clip longitudinal member panel (1) starting at rear into retaining clips (10, 12 and 13)
17	Push front fender liner (2) to side and install retaining clips (8) below on fender (9)
18	Install retaining clips (4)
19	Install front expansion rivets (3)
20	Press quick-release coupling (6) to end stop	Model 205.0/1/2
21	Fasten underfloor paneling (7) in area of longitudinal member panel (1)		AR61.30-P-1001LW
22	Remove felt (15) in lower rear of rear door (14)	Model 205.0/1/2

Fig 2: Identifying Extraction Hook (140 589 02 33 00)

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