Note. Remove the front passenger side panel first, then the driver side panel.
Withdrawal procedure:
Pic. 9.79. Removing the motor shield seal
- open the hood and remove the hood and engine shield seal (pic. 9.79);
- remove the wiper arms as described in section «electrical equipment»;
Pic. 9.80. Removing the windshield panel retainer
- gently release the panel fasteners by pressing the retainer down about 5 mm using a punch (pic. 9.80);
Pic. 9.81. Removing the panel from the windshield on the left
- unfasten the panels in the middle, then detach them near the bottom of the windshield. Unclip the panels from the dowel pin at the top of the body mudguard, being careful not to damage the front fender (pic. 9.81, 9.82, 9.83).
Pic. 9.82. Moving the panel away from the windshield
Pic. 9.83. Removing the panel from the upper corner of the front fender (arrow)