17/08/2022 00:44:37
Panel - Aero Shield - Mid (Retrofit)
Correction Code 12030506
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.
Warning
Use a face shield when performing this procedure.
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
- Remove the middle shield panel(refer to procedure).
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On both sides of the
vehicle, remove the bolts (x6) that secure the mid aeroshield reinforcement
to the mid aero shield (torque 6 Nm), then remove and discard the
reinforcement .
Figure 1. LH shows, RH is similar 
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Apply masking tape to LH and
RH rear wheelhouse liner.
NoteSize of the tape is 20cm x 5cm .
Figure 2. LH shows, RH is similar 
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Measure 120 mm from rear
screw hole and mark, and 30 mm from cut mark create 6 mm hole mark.
Figure 3. LH shows, RH is similar 
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Drill a 6mm new bolt hole
for LH and RH rear wheelhouse liner.
NoteThe hole is 30 mm from the cut mark.
Figure 4. LH shows, RH is similar 
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Cut and discard excess LH
and RH rear wheelhouse liner.
NoteCut along 120 mm mark to top of template, cut across top of template.
Installation
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On both sides of the vehicle, install the bolts (x6) that secure the mid
aeroshield reinforcements to the mid aero shield (torque 6 Nm), then install
the new reinforcements .
Figure 5. LH shows, RH is similar
- Install the middle shield panel(refer to procedure).