Installing The Left Front Side Panel

• Close front door.
• Install the side panel.
• Make sure that the seal between the side panel and A-pillar is in the correct position during installation.
• Screw in all screws on the side panel until it is just about still possible to shift the side panel.
  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  The gap dimensions form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
  For additional information see: 41 00... Gap dimensions for body
• Adjust gap dimensions.
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Side panel to holder for side panel
  Screw M6	8Nm

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• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Side panel to holder for side panel
  Screw M6	8Nm

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• Open the front door.
• Fold the seal (1).
• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Side panel to holder for side panel
  Screw M6	8Nm

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• Fold the seal (1) up. Check the correct installation position of the seal.
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Side panel to holder for side panel
  Screw M6	8Nm

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• Connect the connector (1) for the turn signal.

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• Install seals (1) and (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALL THE DOOR SILL TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to MOUNT THE FRONT WHEEL .