51 71... Removing And Installing/Replacing Left Spring Support Passage Cover

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Description is shown on the E82 by way of example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other models.

NOTE: Spring strut removed for purposes of clarity.

Release catch (1) and remove cover (2).

Installation:

Catch (1) must not be damaged.

Note correct position of cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Plastic Nuts & Screws

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