02/03/2020 13:50:14

Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 12030102

Choose the appropriate procedure based on the vehicle's configuration and date of manufacture:

Warning

If the vehicle has air suspension, activate "Jack" mode on the touchscreen before raising and supporting the vehicle.

1st Generation

Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).

Warning
Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
Remove the plastic rivets (x12, x14, or x15) that secure the undershield to the lower valance and subframe.

Note
Vehicles with the underbody shield installed do not have the 3 rivets that secure the rear of the front aeroshield. However, there are 2 additional plastic rivets that need to be removed.

Note
Vehicles with a composite front carrier have bolts (x2) that secure the front corners of the aeroshield (torque 4 Nm).
Reposition the front fascia LH lower edge and remove the plastic rivet that secures the undershield to the subframe.
Repeat the previous step and remove the RH plastic rivet.
Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the front undershield to the body (torque 3 Nm).
Remove the bolts (x4) that secure the front undershield to the body (torque 4 Nm).
Carefully release the undershield from the lower valance lip fixings (x3) and remove the undershield.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION
Replace all patchbolt(s).

Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).

Warning
Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
Release the clips that secure the front aeroshield.
Release the fasteners that secure the front aeroshield. Remove the front aeroshield from the vehicle.

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.

CAUTION
Replace all patchbolt(s).