51 71 470 Removing And Installing/Replacing Trim On Front Left Or Right Wheel Arch

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Special tools required:

00 2 240

Release blind rivets (1).

Unclip trim (2) outwards.

Installation:

Apply blind rivets (1) with special tool 00 2 240.

Make sure trim (2) is correctly seated on underside protection and frame side member.

Fig 1: Identifying Blind Rivets And Trim

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Installation:

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

Fig 2: Identifying Catches On Trim

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