51 71 447 Removing and installing or replacing panel for cover on left or right side member

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove entrance cover strip
Detach wheel arch cover from front/rear side member cover

Release expansion rivets (1).

Fig 1: Releasing Expansion Rivets

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Releasing Screws

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Unclip panel (1) at front.

Unclip rear panel (1) from holder (2).

Open door and remove panel (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Panel

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Installation:

Catches (1) on holder (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Catches On Holder

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Installation:

If necessary, detach holders (1) from body and fit on panel (2).

If necessary, replace faulty holders (1).

Replacement:

Masking stickers (3 and 4) must be attached to bottom of panel (2).

If necessary, attach masking stickers (3 and 4) in moist bonding process .

Fig 5: Detaching Holders From Body

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Replacement:

Stoneguard film (1) must be stuck onto panel (2) at rear.

If necessary, attach stoneguard film (1) in moist bonding process .

Positioning via contours (A and B).

Fig 6: Identifying Stoneguard Film

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