51 71... Removing and installing/replacing bottom left or right steering box cover

IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle, see 00....... LIFTING VEHICLE WITH A LIFTING PLATFORM .

Release bolts (1) for assembly underside protection at front.

Release screws (2) and expander rivets (4)

Remove cover (3).

Installation:

Replace damaged expander rivets.

Make sure cover is correctly positioned.

Fig 1: Identifying Expander Rivets And Cover With Bolts

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IMPORTANT: Make sure all covers in wheel arch are correctly seated in relation to each other:

Rear cover (1) overlaps front cover (2)
Cover (4) overlaps rear cover (1)
Cover (3) overlaps covers (2, 4) and rear cover (1) in area (A)
Left side only:
Rear cover (1) overlaps cover (3) in area (B).

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Cover And Overlaps Covers
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