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635519 Removing and Installing Rear Apron



Removing And Installing Rear Apron

Technical values







Preliminary work

1. Remove tail lights. Refer to Removing and installing tail lights

Only for vehicles with externally fitted spare wheel

2. Remove spare wheel mount.

Removing rear apron

Removing side guide rail







INFORMATION: The side guide rail is only removed if it is damaged or for painting.

1. Remove side guide rail.







1.1. Undo fastening screws -1-.
1.2. Remove side guide rails -2-.
1.3. Check expander nuts -3- and unclip and replace them if necessary.

Installing rear apron

Installing side guide rail







1. Install side guide rails.







1.1. Clip in expander nuts -3-.
1.2. Position side guide rails -2- and attach with the top side flush with the side panel contour.
1.3. Screw in fastening screws -1-. Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm (1.0 ftlb.) ± 0.5 Nm (±0.5 ftlb.)