51 71 041 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right wheel arch cover

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove REAR WHEEL
• Remove COVER ON REAR WHEEL ARCH 

Unfasten plastic nuts (1) and screws (2).

Pull air guide (3) down and remove wheel arch cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Guide, Plastic Nuts And Screws

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