Lotus Elise S1 Service Notes page 51

Lotus Service Notes
Section TDL
Front Clamshell Fixings
Radiator
duct
Windscreen buttress
Front
undertray
'A'post top
Sill front
'A'post bottom
8. Refit the clamshell in reverse order to removal, taking care to retain any spacer washers in their original
positions.
BN.5 - REAR CLAMSHELL
The rear clamshell is a one piece composite moulding incorporating both rear wings, the engine bay
aperture and rear lamp assemblies. A flat alloy 'shear plate' is bonded into each side of the moulding in order
to stiffen the panel, and provide a mounting point to the chassis. The clamshell is secured to the chassis and
other body panels by threaded fasteners for ease of service access and body repair.
To Remove Rear Clamshell
1. If fitted, remove the roll bar fairing and rear window.
2. Remove both rear roadwheels.
3. Remove the fixings securing both rear wheelarch liners:
Two fixings at the front edge of the liner into the sill.
Two fixings at the rear edge of the liner into the clamshell.
One fixing at the rear inboard edge of the liner into the shear plate.
One fixing near the damper top into the longeron.
Withdraw both wheelarch liners.
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