Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 351

Lotus Service Notes
Section LH
If fitted, remove the engine bay undertray/diffuser.
Disconnect control cables:
Release the two gearchange cables from the transmission levers and abutment bracket.
Release the parking brake cable from the horseshoe compensator and abutment brackets.
Release the throttle cable from the engine.
Release the gearchange cable and throttle cable 'P' clips from the perforated 'shear panel' below
the fuel tank.
Release the fixings along the front and rear edge, and remove the 'shear panel' which closes the chassis
box section housing the fuel tank. Note that this panel is a structural part of the chassis, and that the car
should not be used without the panel fitted.
w
Fuel tank
&
Fuel tank
bay 'shear
panel'
Throttle & gearchange
cable 'P' clips
nsi
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