51 71 038 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover

Before removing wheel arch cover, unclip two cable holders in area of bulkhead.

Release expansion rivets (3).

Release screws (2) and remove wheel arch cover (1).

Installation: 

Make sure front wheel arch cover (1) is correctly seated on side wall.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Arch Cover & Screw

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