Installing The Left Side Panel

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Open the front door.
With a second person, install the side panel towards the vehicle at an angle, shifting from the rear to the front (1).
Position guide (2) of the side panel on the headlight (3).
Clip in side panel in the area of the A-pillar downwards (4) into the detents (5).
Position side panel in the area of the A-pillar (6).
Screw in all screws on the side panel until it is just about still possible to shift the side panel.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The gap dimensions form the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.
For additional information see: BODY DIMENSIONS .

Adjust gap dimensions.
Renew screws (1).
Parts: screw
Tighten the screws (1).

Tightening torques

Side panel to bracket
M6 screw Renew screw.	tightening torque 8 Nm

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Renew the screw (3).
Parts: screw
Tighten down screw (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Side panel to bracket
M6 screw Renew screw.	tightening torque 8 Nm

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Hook seal (1) onto the holder of the side panel with the retaining lug (2).
Engage seal (1) on all detents.
Close front door.
Renew screws (1).
Parts: screw
Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Side panel to bracket
M6 screw Renew screw.	tightening torque 8 Nm

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Renew the screw (1).
Parts: screw
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Side panel to bracket
M6 screw Renew screw.	tightening torque 8 Nm

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Tighten screws (1) for the door sill trim panel (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Undershield
screw	Tightening torque 2.6 Nm
Plastic nut	Tightening torque 2.6 Nm

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Renew screws (1).
Parts: screw
Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Side panel to bracket
M6 screw Renew screw.	tightening torque 8 Nm

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Remove protective film (1).

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Remove protective film (1) on headlight.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BUMPER COVER ON THE SIDE PANEL .
Refer to INSTALL THE AIR DUCT ON THE INNER SIDE PANEL .
Refer to INSTALL THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to MOUNTING THE WHEEL .
Refer to INSTALL THE TRIM ON THE SIDE PANEL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE MOUNT OF THE HOOD SEAL .
Refer to INSTALL THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALL THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON TOP .
Refer to RESETTING THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITOR .