41 33... Front panel installation procedure

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To avoid unnecessary adjustment work, apply the following procedure.

Fig 1: Deformation Element Areas

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Step 1. Setting of deformation element:

Set the deformation element (1) so that the areas (3) are parallel (refer to DEFORMATION ELEMENT FOR FRONT LEFT BUMPER or DEFORMATION ELEMENT FOR FRONT RIGHT BUMPER ).

NOTE: The deformation element cannot be height-adjusted because of the stop (2).

Fig 2: Checking Cross Connection Support Dimension

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Step 2. Setting of cross connection support:

Set the cross connection support (1) according to the specified dimensions (refer to GIRDER FOR LEFT CROSS CONNECTION or GIRDER OF RIGHT CROSS CONNECTION ).

Dimension a = approx. 3 mm.

NOTE: If the cross connection support is removed on only one side of the vehicle, measure dimension a on the side where it has not been removed and apply it as the setting dimension.

Tighten all screw connections to their respective TIGHTENING TORQUES .