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
See REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER and REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING REAR LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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

Fig 2: Removing Panel

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Installation:

Before installation, soak holders (1) in water.

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

If necessary, detach grommets (2) from holders (1) and place on body.

If necessary, replace faulty holders (1) and grommets (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Grommets And Holders

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