Removing Rear Apron

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Fig 1: Identifying Rear Apron Position

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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.

Information

Two people are needed to remove and install the rear apron!

Unscrew and remove fastening screws at the top -1- and sides -2- and -3- .

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Apron Fastening Screws
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Unscrew fastening screws -1- at the inner side and bottom of the rear apron -2- .

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Apron Fastening Screws
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Check sheetmetal shims and replace them if necessary.
Pull rear apron -1- carefully back to the rear -arrow- until the plug connection can be reached.

Fig 4: Pulling Rear Apron Back
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Disconnect plug connection -1- at the left. Assembly Tool T10118

Fig 5: Identifying Rear Apron Plug Connection
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Remove rear apron.
Place rear apron in Storage System VAS 6760 WE 1473 .