51 71 478 Removing and installing/replacing cover on rear left or right wheel arch

NOTE: Wheel shown removed for purposes of clarity.
Release expanding rivets (1).
Unclip and remove cover from rear bumper (see arrows)

Installation note:

Replace expanding rivets (1). Retaining tabs on cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 1: Locating Cover Expanding Rivets

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