If your 88 is like my '87, there is only a removable panel on the passenger side - it conceals a tow hook.

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John

2003 Firemist Red/grey leather SL 500
2015 Palladium Silver/black mbtex GLK 350
1987 Smoke Silver/burgundy mbtex 300E Sportline (SOLD)

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