Front Fender: Service and Repair

41 35 000 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Left Or Right Front Side Panel

Following parts must be removed and if necessary replaced:
- Inner wheel arch trim,
- Front turn indicator light, completely,
- Side turn indicator light,
- Rubbing strip on side wall







In wheel arch, release retaining screws of side wall at front on cover of side member (1) and on A-pillar at bottom (2).







In wheel arch, release screw in side wall at front on side wall bracket.

CAUTION: Do not damage door edge when opening screw; if necessary, protect door edge by attaching adhesive tape.







Open door.
Release retaining screw on A-pillar at top.







Door at front shown removed for purposes of clarity.
This is not necessary for carrying out this task!
Position of retaining screw with door removed.







Feed out corner (1) of cowl panel cover from side wall at front (2).







Installation:
Corner (1) of cowl panel cover is located behind side wall at front (2).







Gently lift cowl panel cover upwards.







While raised, grip cowl panel cover firmly and release retaining screw on side wall at front.

CAUTION: Do not damage body parts adjoining front side wall when removing side wall.

Protect adjoining body parts e.g. by attaching adhesive tape.







Unscrew upper mounting bolts. Take off side panel.

Installation:
Fit side wall, ensure uniform distances to door and engine hood, refer to Gap dimensions on doors / engine hood and trunk lid, refer to Window and door seams.