51 71 426 Removing and installing/replacing panel for cover on left or right side member

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release clamps (1).

Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Clamps

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

Installation note:

Replace faulty screw rivets (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Screw And Threaded Blind Rivets

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

Fig 3: Removing Panel

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Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (1 and 2).

Fig 4: Identifying Clamps

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If necessary, subsequently cut out aperture (1) and bore hole (3) for outer strut of cross reinforcement at trim panel (2).

Fig 5: Identifying Trim Panel, Aperture, And Bore Hole

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