51 71 038 Removing And Installing/Replacing Front Left Or Right Wheel Arch Cover (Front Section)

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NOTE: Prior to removing, pay attention to the exact installation position with respect to the adjoining components.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

NOTE: Front axle removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Feed out front wheel arch cover (3) and if necessary disconnect electrical plug connection.

Installation:

Make sure front wheel arch cover (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Arch Cover & Nuts

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Replacement:

Version with RDC:

Modify trigger transmitter

Fig 2: Identifying Sheet Nuts & Cover
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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (1).