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

Model 257, 290 

MODIFICATION NOTES

31.03.2020 Method extended. Operation step 12  
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Shown on model 257 at left side of vehicle 

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Shown on model 257 at left side of vehicle 

Notice  Information on preventing damage to electronic components due to electrostatic discharge   AH54.00-P-0001-01A
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install     
1 Release underfloor paneling (2) in the area of the longitudinal member panel (1) and pull downward over the mounting bolts.   AR61.30-P-1001FR
2 Remove expansion rivets (3).    
3 Turn retaining clips (4) 90° and remove.    
4 Open front door.    
5 Open rear door.    
6 Mask off rear door in front bottom area with tape.    
7 Mask off longitudinal member panel (1) and body in the area of the retaining clips (6, 7) and catch hook (9) with tape.    
8 Press front fender liner (5) to the side until the retaining clip (6) below is accessible.    
9 Unclip retaining clip (6) with suitable pliers from the front fender and secure longitudinal member panel (1) against engaging again with a long wedge. SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 1
10 Unclip retaining clip (7) with a suitable screwdriver from the front fender and secure longitudinal member panel (1) against engaging again with a long wedge. SPECIAL TOOL Long wedge Fig 1
11 Unclip longitudinal member panel (1), starting from the rear, upwards out of retaining clips (8) using an extraction hook. SPECIAL TOOL Extraction hook Fig 2
12 Release and disconnect upper electrical connector of logo projector. Model 290
with code 588 (Logo projection via longitudinal member)
 
      AR82.10-P-0003FR
13 Release catch hook (9) with a suitable tool and remove longitudinal member panel (1) upwards out of mounting strip (10).    
       
14 Remove retaining clips (6, 7) from the longitudinal member panel (1) and clip into front fender. INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace damaged retaining clips (6, 7).  
15 Remove retaining clips (8) that remain on vehicle as well as mounting strip (10) from rear fender and attach to longitudinal member panel (1). INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Replace damaged retaining clips (8).  
16 Install in the reverse order.    
Fig 1: Identifying Long Wedge (115 589 03 59 00)
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Fig 2: Identifying Extraction Hook (140 589 02 33 00)
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