51 71 038 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (front section)

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Front axle removed for purposes of clarity.
Release screws (1 and 2).
Release nuts (3) and remove wheel arch cover (4).

Installation:

Ensure wheel arch cover (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Nuts And Wheel Arch Cover

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Replacement:

Fig 2: Identifying Cover

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