Removing Rear Apron

Information 

• The number of fastening screws, fixing clips, plug connections, holders and trim panels can vary depending on equipment. 
• The illustrations for removing and installing the drive mechanism are shown only on one equipment variant and may differ from the actual equipment variant. 
• Some steps must be carried out automatically. 
• Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle. 

1. Unscrew fastening screw -1-  in frame for light.
   Fig 1: Detaching Rear Apron At Top

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2. Unscrew fastening screw -2-  and remove guide pin -3-  .
   Fig 2: Removing Guide Pin

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3. Unscrew fastening screws -1-  from wheel housing liner.
   Fig 3: Loosening Wheel Housing Liner

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4. Pull wheel cover aside -A-  and unscrew fastening screws -1-  at the sides of the rear apron -B-  .
   Fig 4: Loosening Rear Apron At Sides

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5. Unscrew fastening screws -4-  at the bottom of the rear apron.
   Fig 5: Loosening Rear Apron At Bottom

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6. Unhook the rear apron at both sides.
   Fig 6: Removing Rear Apron

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7. Press left wheel housing liner aside and release and disconnect the wire harness on the left side -a-  .
   Fig 7: Disconnecting Wire Harness

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8. Unclip top of rear apron from the attachment strip.
   Fig 8: Unclipping Rear Apron At Top

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9. Remove rear apron with the help of another person.
   Fig 9: Removing Rear Apron

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