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

Special tools required:

Open rivets (1) (E70: Blind rivets; E71: expanding rivets).

Release cover (2) at clip (3) (not on E71) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Rivets, Clips, And Cover

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Installation note (E70):

Apply blind rivets (1) with special tool 00 2 230 .

Ensure cover (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Blind Rivets And Cover

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Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2) (not on E71).

Fit clips (2) with sealing ring.

Fig 3: Identifying Latch Mechanisms And Clips

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