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

Model 238 

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	Remove/install
1	Detach underfloor paneling (2) 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	Mask Longitudinal member panel (1) and body in area of mounting strips (5) with duct tape	The duct tape ensures that the Longitudinal member panel (1) and the body are not damaged.
6	Press catch hooks (6) down with suitable tool and detach from Longitudinal member panel (1)
7	Unclip Longitudinal member paneling (1) upward from retaining clips (7) with extraction hook (8) starting at rear	Extraction hook	Fig 1
8	Remove Longitudinal member panel (1)
9	Remove retaining clips (7, 8) remaining on vehicle and mounting strip (5) on rear fender and install on Longitudinal member panel (1)	Turn retaining clip (7) 90° with suitable pliers and remove. The Front mounting strip (5) remains on the Front fender. : Remove damaged retaining clips (7, 8).
10	Install in the reverse order

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

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