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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove right front wheel .

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 expander rivet (1) and remove cover (2).

Installation:

If necessary, replace expander rivet (1).

Note correct position of cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Expander Rivet & Cover

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