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 Wheel Arch Cover, Screws And Nuts

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Replacement

Modify cover (1)

Fig 2: Identifying Cover
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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, Screws And Nut

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Replacement

Modify lids (1 and 2).

Modify the air duct (3).

Version with Tire Pressure Control:

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct, Lids, And Trigger Transmitter

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Version with M Technic Aerodynamic package:

Release screws (1).

Remove the cover of the lower section (2).

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Section Cover And Screws

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