51 71 426 Removing And Installing/Replacing Panel For Cover On Left Or Right Side Member

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release clamps (1).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clamps (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Clips

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Release screw (1) and screw rivets (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw Rivets

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Release panel (1) at clips (2) and remove.

Fig 3: Removing Panel

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Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty clamps (1 and 2).

Fig 4: Identifying Clips

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