51 13 061 Replacing wheel arch trim on front left or right side panel (Japanese national-market version)

IMPORTANT:

The NOTES on component bonding with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for this repair instruction and must be observed without fail.

IMPORTANT:

For reasons of optimal adhesion, painting of bonding surfaces on the inside of the wheel arch trim is prohibited.
The application of the adhesive pad (double-sided adhesive tape) onto the wheel arch trim must therefore occur prior to painting the wheel arch trim!

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim And Adhesive Pad

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Removal:

Carefully heat the wheel arch trim (1) with a hot air blower (temperature approx. 40-55° C) and pull off.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim

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Installation:

Pull protective film off adhesive pad (double-sided adhesive tape).

Attach wheel arch trim according to dimension a to side wall and firmly press against it.

Dimension a = approx. 2.5 mm from corner of side wall.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim Dimension

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