Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Side Panel (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works)
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Read contents of BODY, GENERAL .
Observe GAP DIMENSIONS .
For stripping and rigging operations, refer to texts on KSD CD (job number 41 35 081).
Preliminary work needed:
- Remove TRIM FROM WHEEL ARCH at front left
- REMOVE THE TRIM PANEL FOR THE LEFT DOOR SILL .
- Remove AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL LAMP .
- Remove windshield panel cover. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER, LEFT or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER, RIGHT .
- Partially release WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Attention:
Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Removal:
Release clips and remove cover (1).
Loosen screws and remove side wall.
Installation:
Install side panel and tighten down screws.
Tightening torque 41 35 1 AZ and 63 12 2AZ .
Joint cover (1) and secure with clips.
Required follow-up work:
- Install TRIM ON WHEEL ARCH at front left
- Install the TRIM PANEL FOR THE LEFT DOOR SILL .
- Install windshield panel cover. Refer to REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER, LEFT or REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING THE WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER, RIGHT .
- Install AUXILIARY TURN SIGNAL LAMP .
- Secure WHEEL ARCH COVER .