Front Service Access Panels - Lotus ELISE 2007 Owner's Handbook Manual

REMOVING ACCESS PANEL

Front Service Access Panels

The front body has two removable access panels to allow
servicing of the brake/clutch fluid reservoir and main fusebox. Be
aware that the lightweight panels are susceptible to wind blown
damage after removal.
To remove an access panel:
Elise: Use the hexagonal key supplied in the vehicle tool kit to
release the single threaded fastener securing the outboard corner
of the panel, and withdraw the panel from the two locating holes
in the front body spine.
To refit a panel, hook the extended lip on the front edge of
the panel beneath the rear edge of the louvre panel before en
gaging the two locating pegs on the inboard side of the access
panel with the holes in the front body spine. Fit the single screw
at the outboard corner of the panel into the captive nut in the
body, taking care not to cross-thread or overtighten the screw.
Re-stow the hexagonal key in the tool kit.
Exige: Use the hexagonal key supplied in the vehicle tool kit, to
release the three threaded fasteners securing each panel, and
lift the panel from the body.
To refit a panel, engage the three captive screws into the body
mounted nuts, taking care not to cross-thread or overtighten the
screws. Re-stow the hexagonal key in the tool kit.
WARNING:
Ensure the access panels are refitted and properly se-
cured before driving.
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