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41 35 081 Removing And Installing Front Side Wall On Left: Notes

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Observe 41 00... BODY GAP DIMENSIONS .

IMPORTANT: Do not damage adjoining body components.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws.

Tightening torque 41 35 1AZ .

Tightening torque 41 35 2AZ .

Replacement 

Apply additional sealant to inside of front panel in area (1). Apply to area (1) based on shape of side wall to be replaced.

Material: SEALANT D1 .

Fig 2: Identifying Front Panel Area
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Only vehicles with PMA 

Repair work in area (1) is not permitted.

Replace side wall.

Fig 3: Identifying Repair Work Area Of Front Panel
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For replacement,  only national-market version Japan:

Replace WHEEL ARCH TRIM  (1).

Systematic representation.

Fig 4: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim
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