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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Work shown on the 320d by way of example; there may be differences in detail on other models.

Release screws (1 and 2).

Unscrew nut (3).

Remove the cover of the wheel arch and disconnect the plug connection on the trigger transmitter.

Installation note:

Ensure that the wheel arch cover and air duct (4) are correctly fitted.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Duct With Mounting Nut And Screws

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Replacement:

Modify lid (1 and 2).

Modify the air duct (3).

Version with Tyre Pressure Control:

Fig 2: Identifying Trigger Transmitter, Air Duct, Lid

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Version with M Technic Aerodynamic package:

Release screws (1).

Remove the cover of the lower section (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover Of Lower Section And Screws

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