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 screws -1-  at the bottom of the rear apron.
   Fig 1: Removing Fastening Screws For Rear Skirt

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2. Unscrew screw -1-  at the lower side of the rear apron.
   Fig 2: Removing Lower Side Screw

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3. Unscrew screw -1-  on the wheel housing liner.
   Fig 3: Removing Screw On Wheel Housing Liner

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4. Unscrew and remove screws on the retaining frame and side panel.
   1. 4.1. Press the wheel housing liner aside.
      Fig 4: Pressing Wheel Housing Liner Aside

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   2. 4.2. Unscrew screws -1-  on the retaining frame.
      Fig 5: Removing Screws On Retaining Frame

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   3. 4.3. Unscrew screw -1-  on the side panel.
      Fig 6: Removing Screw On Side Panel

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5. Unscrew screws -1-  on frame for light.
   Fig 7: Removing Screws On Frame For Light

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6. Take off the trim panel with the help of another person.
   1. 6.1. Unhook the trim panel on both sides -arrows A-  and pull it back slightly -arrow B-  .
      Fig 8: Unhooking Trim Panel

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   2. 6.2. Open cable clip and disconnect wire harness.
      Fig 9: Disconnecting Wire Harness

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   3. 6.3. Remove trim panel fully.
7. Place rear apron in storage system WE 1472  .