51 71 447 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Panel For Cover On Left Or Right Side Member

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Release expander rivets (1) on wheel arch trim at rear.

Detach trim (2) at clip (3).

Release screws (4).

Installation:

Replace expander rivets (1).

If necessary, replace faulty clip (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Expander Rivets

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Release clips (1) and screw (2).

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1).

Fit clips (1) with O-rings.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Screw

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Unclip panel (1) in area (A).

Open doors, detach panel (1) at clips (2) and remove in direction of arrow.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Fit clips (2) with O-rings.

Fig 3: Identifying Panel And Clips

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Installation:

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

Fig 4: Identifying Catches On Holder

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If replacing version with running board:

Release clips (1).

Release screws (2) and remove running board (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Screws And Running Board

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Installation:

Make sure inserts (1) are correctly seated.

Fig 6: Identifying Inserts

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