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51 71 038 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (front section) (W/ RDC - Tire Pressure Control)

NOTE: Prior to removing, pay attention to the exact installation position with respect to the adjoining components.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.
NOTE: Front axle removed for purposes of clarity.

Release screws (1).

Slacken nut (2).

Feed out front wheel arch cover (3) and if necessary disconnect electrical plug connection.

Installation: 

Make sure front wheel arch cover (3) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Arch Cover, Nut And Screws
G05779432Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Replacement: 

Version with RDC: 

Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty metal nuts (1).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Sheet Nuts
G06176997Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.