51 71 447 Removing and installing or replacing panel for cover on left or right side member

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Detach WHEEL ARCH COVER from front/rear side member cover

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Unclip rear panel (1) from holder (3).

Unclip panel (1) at holders (2) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Rear Panel

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Installation:

Catches (1) on holder (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches And Holder

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Installation:

If necessary, detach holders (1 and 3) from body and fit on panel (2).

If necessary, replace faulty holders (1 and 3).

Fig 4: Identifying Holders And Panel

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