03/03/2020 13:18:43

Panel - Aero Shield - Front (Remove and Replace)

Correction Code 12030102

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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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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. See Raise Vehicle - 2 Post Lift .
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    Warning
    Do not work on an incorrectly supported vehicle.
  2. Remove the push clips (x11) that secure the front aero shield to the chin spoiler and subframe.
  3. On both sides of the vehicle, remove the push clip that secures the front aero shield to the wheel arch liner.
  4. Remove the bolts (x2) that secure the front aero shield to the front end module (torque 3 Nm).
  5. Remove and discard the bolts (x4) that secure the front aero shield to the body (torque 3 Nm).
  6. Remove the push clip that secures the aero shield to the body.
  7. Remove the front aero shield from the vehicle.

Installation

Installation procedure is the reverse of removal, except for the following:

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CAUTION
Replace all patchbolt(s).