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Radiator Support: Service and Repair



703919 Removing And Installing Cover For Lock Mount

Removing cover for lock mount

Removing cover for lock support
1. Open front lid.
2. Loosen cover for lock support -1- at the Velcro fasteners -2-.


Loosening Trim Panel:






3. Actuate lid-release lever -3- in -direction of arrow A- and remove cover for lock support -1- (-arrow B-).
4. Lift cover for lock support up slightly -1-, release the locking tab at the side from below -arrow A- and pull it out of the cover for the wing flange -2- (-arrows B-).


Unclipping Trim Panel:






Installing cover for lock mount

Installing cover for lock support

NOTE: The Velcro fasteners must be removed and replaced when replacing the front apron and cover for lock support.

1. Check Velcro fasteners on front apron and cover for lock support and replace if necessary. See, Additional assembly instructions for replacing Velcro fasteners
2. Insert trim panel for lock support -1- sideways into the cover for the wing flange -2- (-arrows A-).


Inserting Trim Panel:






3. Actuate lid-release lever -3- in -direction of arrow A- and fit trim panel for lock support -1- (-arrow B-).


Installing Lining:






4. Insert locking lug for trim panel for lock support -1- into the wing at the side -2-.


Securing Trim Panel:






5. Slide trim panel for lock support -1- with the soft lip under the luggage compartment seal and press on Velcro fasteners.
6. Close front lid.

Additional assembly instructions for replacing Velcro fasteners
1. Remove protective paper on the underside, push locking lug into the cover for the wing flange and press trim panel for lock support -1- down onto the front apron.


Checking Velcro Fasteners:






2. Press Velcro fasteners -2- on at the positions indicated.
3. Lift off trim panel for lock support -1- and press Velcro fasteners -2- securely onto the front apron again using a suitable tool.