Applies To Cars With Body Kit

Fig 1: Using Eraseable Marker

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NOTE:

Wash and, if necessary, degrease the bumper and rear wings before removing the decor panels.

Mark the position of the decor panels against the bodywork using a whiteboard pen.

Fig 2: Locating Rivets

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Drill out the rivets in the rear wheel housings using a 6 mm (1/4") drill bit.
Remove any rivet remains from the wheel housings.

Fig 3: Using Hot Air Gun To Soften

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Take a plastic weatherstrip and detach the decor panel. Start at the rear corner.

CAUTION:

Do not damage painted surfaces.

HINT: If the tape is securely attached, carefully heat the tape using a hot air gun to soften it up.

Fig 4: Using tools 9512942 and 9512949

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Clean the bodywork from adhesive residue. Use tool 9512942 and 9512949 . Then clean using isopropanol .

CAUTION:

Do not use the tool on painted surfaces that have plastic carriers. On painted surfaces with plastic carriers the adhesive residue must be removed mechanically. Use a plastic weatherstrip and then clean using isopropanol .