Observe gap dimensions.
CAUTION: Do not damage adjoining body parts.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Fig. 180: Identifying Front Side Panel Bolts
Interior view of front side panel Release screws.
NOTE: Side panel and headlight are removed together.
Pull out retainer (1) in direction of arrow.
Fig. 181: Identifying Retainer
Detach plug (1) on headlight.
Fig. 182: Identifying Plug On Headlight
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only: Lever out retainer (1) at bottom and detach towards rear.
Remove oil cooler and tie back.
Fig. 183: Identifying Retainer
Detach plug (1) on fog lamp.
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only:
Remove cable grommet in holding frame for oil cooler.
Fig. 184: Identifying Plug Fog Lamp
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only:
Release screw (1).
Fig. 185: Identifying Screw
Release screw (1).
For vehicles with auxiliary oil cooler only: Release screws (2) and remove holding frame for oil cooler.
Fig. 186: Identifying Screws
Slacken screw (1).
NOTE: Poor screw accessibility.
Fig. 187: Identifying Screw
Fig. 188: Pulling Side Panel Of A-Pillar Side
Close front door.
Pull side panel in area of A-pillar outwards (1) until screw fastening points are exposed.
Pull side panel upwards (2) until plastic guide (3) is exposed.
Slide side panel towards rear (4) and feed screw (5) out of module carrier.
Installation:
Feed in shim of screw (5) with a small screwdriver.
Installation:
Following parts must not be damaged or missing:
Fig. 189: Identifying Spacer Buffers