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51 71 040 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover

IMPORTANT:

Risk of mixing up

Make sure the various screws are fitted in the correct locations.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screws (1) and (3).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Release screws (6).

If necessary, release screws (7).

If necessary, release expander rivets (4).

Carefully feed out front wheel arch cover (5) towards top.

Installation: 

Make sure front wheel arch trim is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Removing Wheel Arch Cover
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Replacement: 

Right side only: 

If necessary, modify BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH .