51 75 010 Removing and installing/replacing left or right steering assembly cover

Necessary preliminary work:

Unscrew all bolts.

Lever out expanding rivets (1).

Removing steering assembly cover (2).

Installation note:

If necessary, replace faulty expanding rivets (1).

Make sure steering assembly cover (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Steering Assembly Cover And Expanding Rivets

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Replacement:

From April 09 the snap fasteners are discontinued and replaced by a conventional screw connection.