03/03/2020 13:18:43

Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 12030502

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Warning
"Jack mode" must be activated on vehicles with air suspension before lifting the vehicle. Failure to do this might lead to suspension damage and could cause serious personal injury.
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Warning
Use a face shield when performing this procedure.
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Note
Vehicles with air suspension might need the suspension to be set to "High" or "Very High" to allow the vehicle to be positioned and supported correctly on a vehicle lift.

Removal

  1. Raise and support the vehicle (refer to procedure).
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    Warning
    Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
  2. On both sides of the vehicle, remove the bolts (x2) that secure the wheel arch liner to the mid aero shield (torque 4 Nm).
  3. Remove the bolts and washers (x11) that secures the mid aero shield to the rear fascia (torque 4 Nm).
  4. If equipped, remove the bolts and washers (x4) that secures the mid aero shield to the bracket (torque 4 Nm).
  5. Remove the bolts (x3) that secures the mid aero shield to the body (torque 4 Nm).
  6. On both sides of the vehicle, remove the fastener that secures the shear plate to the subframe (torque 35 Nm).
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    Note
    Move the shear plate away from the working area.
  7. Remove the mid aero shield from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal.