Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Side Panel (Cooper, Cooper S, John Cooper Works)

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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). 

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Loosen screws and remove side wall.

Installation: 

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Install side panel and tighten down screws.

Tightening torque 41 35 1 AZ and 63 12 2AZ .

Joint cover (1) and secure with clips.

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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 .