Rear Wheel Housing Liner, Removing And Installing: Removing

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NOTE:

The following describes the removal and installation of the left rear wheel housing liner. The right side is identical.

Depending on the model version, slight differences must be considered when removing and installing.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Wheel Housing Liner

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-- Remove the wheel. Refer to WHEEL BOLTS TIGHTENING SPECIFICATION .

Wheel Housing Liner

-- Remove the bolts -2-.

-- Remove the rear wheel housing liner -1- from the wheel housing.

Sill Panel Cover

Loosen the rear wheel housing liner -1-.

Remove the screws -2- and remove the sill panel cover downward.

NOTE:

Check the expanding nuts for damage and replace them if necessary OVERVIEW - REAR WHEEL HOUSING LINER.