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Lower Side Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair



Removing And Installing Side-section Trim

Technical values







Preliminary work

Remove rear wheel. Refer to Removing and reinstalling wheel

Removing side-section trim







1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove side-section trim -2-.







Installing side-section trim







1. Check speed nuts -3- for deformation; replace speed nuts -3- if necessary.







2. Insert side-section trim -2- and push retaining clip -4- into side panel.
3. Screw in fastening screws -1- and tighten to tightening torque : 1.5 ftlb.

Subsequent work

Install rear wheel. Refer to Removing and reinstalling wheel