41 35... Removing And Installing Or Replacing Front Left Or Right Side Wall

Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

Necessary preliminary work: 

• Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM
• Remove WHEEL ARCH COVER AT FRONT
• Remove TRIM PANEL FOR ENTRANCE
• Remove COVER ON WHEEL ARCH
• Remove gutter strip
• Remove SIDE REPEATER
• Release HIGH-PRESSURE NOZZLE for headlight cleaning system from side wall
  Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Arch Cover Screws

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Release screws.

Tightening torque 41 35 6AZ .

Tightening torque 41 35 7AZ .

Tightening torque 41 35 8AZ .

Tightening torque 41 35 9AZ .

Installation note: 

• Microencapsulated screws (Loctite) must be replaced and may not be reused
• Screw connection must be completed within 20 minutes. (after which hardening begins)
• Microencapsulated screws must not be retightened.
• Thread of nut must be cleaned beforehand in event of repeated use.

Release screw (1).

Tightening torque 41 35 6AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Microencapsulated Screws

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View of wheel arch from below:

Unlock connector (1) for headlight (2) and disconnect.

Release screws (3).

Tightening torque 41 35 6AZ .

Fig 3: Identifying Connector, Headlight And Screws

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Pull out clamp (1) in direction of arrow.

Take off side wall.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Clamp

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Installation note: 

Following parts must not be damaged or missing:

• Spacer buffers (1)
  Fig 5: Identifying Spacer Buffers

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Replacement: 

Remove HEADLIGHT