51 71 041 Removing And Installing/Replacing Rear Left Or Right Wheel Arch Cover

NOTE: Shown here without rear wheel to illustrate details better.

Release expansion rivet (1), plastic nut (2), and screw (3).

NOTE: Version with tire-pressure checking system: Disconnect plug connection after levering out wheel arch cover (4).

Lever out wheel arch cover (4) and remove.

Installation:

Insert wheel arch cover (4) at top into bumper (5).

Fig 1: Releasing Wheel Arch Cover
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Installation:

Guide (1) of wheel arch cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Guide Of Wheel Arch Cover
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Replacement with tire-pressure checking system only:

Release screws (1) and remove receiving antenna (2) from wheel arch cover (3).

Fig 3: Locating Receiving Antenna In Wheel Arch Cover

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