Removing Rear Apron

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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.

Unscrew fastening screw -1- in frame for light.

Fig 1: Detaching Rear Apron At Top
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Unscrew fastening screw -2- and remove guide pin -3- .

Fig 2: Removing Guide Pin
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Unscrew fastening screws -1- from wheel housing liner.

Fig 3: Loosening Wheel Housing Liner
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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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Unscrew fastening screws -4- at the bottom of the rear apron.

Fig 5: Loosening Rear Apron At Bottom
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Unhook the rear apron at both sides.

Fig 6: Removing Rear Apron
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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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Unclip top of rear apron from the attachment strip.

Fig 8: Unclipping Rear Apron At Top
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Remove rear apron with the help of another person.

Fig 9: Removing Rear Apron
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