Side guard system for a vehicle and method of assembling a side guard system

The invention relates to a side guard system (1) for a vehicle (2) and a method of assembling a side guard system (1) for a vehicle (2). The side guard system (1) comprises - first and second parallel longitudinal supports (11a, 11b) arranged at a distance from each other, - a panel (12) arranged between the supports and attached to the supports at its longitudinal sides (15a, 15b), and - locking means (13a-d) arranged to releasably lock the panel (12) between the supports (11a, 11b). The supports (11a, 11b) comprise rail means (16a, 16b). The panel comprises counterparts (25a, 25b, 125a, 125b) fitted for the rail means on its longitudinal sides (15a, 15b). The rail means, the counterparts and the locking means configure a movable fitting of the panel (12) in relation to the supports (11a, 11b) when the panel is locked between the supports.