2026-08-09

Kotflügelbaugruppe – Vorne – LH (Aus- und Einbauen)

Korrekturcode 101030010.90 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Persönlicher Schutz to make sure wearing proper PPE when performing the below procedure. NOTE: See for safe and healthy working practices.

    This procedure assumes the cowl screen carrier bracket, headlight grommet, and underhood storage unit clips on the fender assembly being replaced are undamaged. Inspect these components and if necessary, replace with new parts.

    Ausbauen

    1. Raise and support the vehicle. See Fahrzeug heben – Zweisäulenhebebühne.
    2. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Unterhaubenschürze – Hinten (Ausbauen und Ersetzen).
    3. Remove the cabin intake duct. See Kanal – Oben – Innenraumeinlass (Ausbauen und Ersetzen).
    4. Remove the hood latch cover. See Abdeckung – Haubenverriegelung (Ausbauen und Ersetzen).
    5. Remove the underhood storage unit. See .
    6. Remove the LH shock tower cover. See Abdeckung – Stoßdämpferbrücke – LH (Ausbauen und Ersetzen).
    7. Remove the front wheels. See Radbaugruppe (Aus- und Einbauen).
    8. Remove the front aero shield panel. See Verkleidung – Windabweiser – Vorne (Ausbauen und Ersetzen).
    9. Remove the front fascia. See Stoßfänger – Vorn (Ausbauen und Einbauen).
    10. Remove the LH headlight. See .
    11. Disconnect the electrical connectors (2x) from the front side repeater light.
    12. Release the two leftmost clips on the cowl screen panel from the LH front fender bracket.
    13. Remove the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle.
    14. Remove the bolt that attaches the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.
    15. Remove the bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender to the vehicle.
    16. Remove the bolt and nut that attach the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.
    17. Inspect the area between the upper LH front fender and the vehicle body for foam sealant. If present, carefully cut the sealant with a blade, and then separate the upper fender from the body with a plastic trim tool.
    18. Remove the LH front fender from the vehicle.
    19. Use a flat scraper blade and isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to remove the foam sealant from the LH outer shotgun panel. Any remaining sealant should be flush with the shotgun panel.
    20. Apply primer to the LH outer shotgun panel, completely covering the previous foam application area.

    Montieren

    Tip
    For instructions on how to align the fender, refer to .
    1. Load urethane into a caulking gun, and then cut an opening that is 3.5 mm wide and 1.5 mm tall.
    2. Apply a dollop of urethane on top of the primed surface of the LH outer shotgun panel.
    3. Position the LH front fender on the vehicle.
    4. Install the bolt and nut that attach the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.
      9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
      9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    5. Install the bolt that attaches the rear LH front fender to the vehicle.
      9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    6. Install the bolt that attaches the lower LH front fender to the vehicle.
      9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    7. Install the bolts that attach the upper LH front fender to the vehicle.
      9.8 Nm (7.2 lbs-ft)
    8. Install the cowl screen panel clips (2x) on the LH front fender bracket.
    9. Connect the electrical connectors (2x) to the front side repeater light.
    10. Install the LH headlight. See .
    11. Install the front fascia. See Stoßfänger – Vorn (Ausbauen und Einbauen).
    12. Install the front aero shield panel. See Verkleidung – Windabweiser – Vorne (Ausbauen und Ersetzen).
    13. Install the front wheels. See Radbaugruppe (Aus- und Einbauen).
    14. Install the LH shock tower cover. See Abdeckung – Stoßdämpferbrücke – LH (Ausbauen und Ersetzen).
    15. For China, Japan and Korea only: Install a new motor ID label on the fender.
    16. Install the underhood storage unit. See .
    17. Install the hood latch cover. See Abdeckung – Haubenverriegelung (Ausbauen und Ersetzen).
    18. Install the cabin intake duct. See Kanal – Oben – Innenraumeinlass (Ausbauen und Ersetzen).
    19. Install the rear underhood apron. See Unterhaubenschürze – Hinten (Ausbauen und Ersetzen).
    20. Remove the vehicle from the lift.