Attention! This chapter describes the procedure for removing and installing front door reinforcements that protect the door in a side collision. The reinforcement on the rear side door is removed and installed in the same way.
Removing
1. Remove the outer part of the door.
2. Unscrew the four bolts 2 and unscrew the two nuts 4 that secure the reinforcing panel (see illustration).
3. Remove the door reinforcement panel 1 together with the sound absorbing insert 3 from the inside of the door (see illustration 63.2).
Installation
The reinforcement panel is installed in the reverse order of removal. The fastening bolts and nuts are tightened with a force of 20 Nm.
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