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Replace front panelling spoiler > < Fuel filler flap, remove and install

Replace sill panelling spoiler (attached with adhesive)

  Remove

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1.   Detach sill panelling spoiler from sill panelling
•   Detach body-bound rivets or unscrew bolts (2)
2.   Mark out a cross cut below the adhesive (1)
Note:   The exact position of the adhesive is specified in the installation instructions for sill panelling spoiler OPC line that accompany the new part.
3.   Detach the sill panelling spoiler at the marked cross cut using a suitable tool (3).
Note:   Pay attention to the immersion depth of the separating tool!
Note:   In order to prevent paintwork damage to the body, affix adhesive tape to be areas requiring protection!
4.   Pierce the adhesive seam with a palette knife or flat scraper and remove the rest of the sill panelling spoiler from the sill panelling (4).
Note:   Do not damage the paintwork!
5.   Remove adhesive residue with a flat scraper.

  Install

6.   Follow the instructions accompanying the new part for installation.

  Remove

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Important:   When using straightening systems it is not absolutely essential to dismantle the sill panelling spoiler to fix the mounting jaws. A cut-out to hold the latter can be cut in the sill panelling spoiler! (3) However, this only applies to components attached with adhesive. Sill panelling spoilers which can be removed without causing damage should always be dismantled when using straightening systems!
7.   Scribe cut-outs for straightening system fixing jaws on sill panelling spoiler
Note:   Fixing points for sill panelling spoiler must not be damaged!
8.   Cut out the cut-outs with a suitable tool (1)
Note:   Note submersion depth of cutting tool! Do not damage sill panelling under this!
9.   Align fixing jaws of straightening system and check fit, rework if necessary (2)

Replace front panelling spoiler > < Fuel filler flap, remove and install