Removing The Front Left Side Panel

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVE FRONT WHEEL .
• Refer to REMOVE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to REMOVING THE DOOR SILL TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to REMOVE THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .

• Remove the seals (1) and (2).

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• Disconnect the plug connection (1) for the turn signal.

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• Loosen screws (1).

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• Open the front door.
• Fold the seal (1) down and release the screw (2).

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• Loosen screw (1).

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• Release the screws (1) and remove the side panel.

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