Removing Front Apron

Information 

• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle. 
• Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well. 
• These must be carried out as a mirror image of the steps shown for the front and rear. 

1. Unscrew fastening screws -1-  at the bottom of the front apron.
   Fig 1: Loosening Front Apron

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2. Unscrew fastening screws -2-  for the wing and attachment strip.
   Fig 2: Loosening Front Apron At Sides

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3. Pull safety clips -3-  at the left and right off the guide pins.
   Fig 3: Pulling Off Safety Clips

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4. Unscrew front fastening screws -1-  at the top.
   Fig 4: Loosening Front Apron At Top

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5. Disconnect wire harness on the right side.
   1. 5.1. Press locking lugs -a-  and pull off the connectors.
      Fig 5: Disconnecting Wire Harness

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6. Take off front apron with the help of an assistant.
   1. 6.1. Loosen the front apron and pull it forward slightly.
      Fig 6: Pulling Front Apron

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   2. 6.2. Disconnect line for headlight washer system.
      1. 6.2.1. Press off line with a hose clamp.
         Fig 7: Disconnecting Line

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      2. 6.2.2. Unclip line from the front apron.
      3. 6.2.3. Pull line off the spray nozzle.
         Fig 8: Disconnecting Line From Spray Nozzle

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   3. 6.3. Remove trim panel fully.