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

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

• Detach wheel arch cover from front/rear side member cover. Refer to 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER  and 51 71 041 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Release screws (1).

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

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

Installation: 

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

Installation: 

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

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