41 33 040 Front Wall Replacement

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Following new body parts are required :

Connection, front end/side frame
Mounting, bumper, front middle
Holder, side panel, bottom left
Holder, front wall, left
V-support
Holder, front wall, right
Holder, side panel, bottom right

Fig 1: Identifying Holder, Front Wall, Right And V-Support

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Open screws (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Screws

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Open screws along line (1).

Remove front end/side frame connection (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Front End/Side Frame Connection

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Open screws (1) and (2).

Remove front middle bumper mounting (3) and V-support (4).

Fig 4: Identifying Front Middle Bumper Mounting And V-Support

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Drill out rivets (1).

Open screws (2).

Remove carrier for bumper trim with deformation element (3).

Remove front wall holder (4).

Installation:

If necessary, use screws or locking pins (instead of rivets) to secure deformation element.

Fig 5: Identifying Front Wall Holder

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