51 71 038 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (front section)

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NOTE: Prior to removing, pay attention to the exact installation position with respect to the adjoining components.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL

Unscrew all bolts.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Remove cover (2).

Installation:

Make sure cover (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover With Nuts

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Release screws (1).

Feed out wheel arch cover (2) towards bottom.

Installation:

Make sure wheel arch cover (2) is exactly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover With Screws

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