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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.

Fig 1: Removing Wheel Arch Cover
G03124735Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

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

Installation: 

  1. Guide (1) of wheel arch cover (2) must not be damaged.
Fig 2: Identifying Guide Of Wheel Arch Cover
G03124736Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement with tire-pressure checking system only:

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

Fig 3: Removing Receiving Antenna From Wheel Arch Cover
G03124737Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
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