51 13 061 Replacing Wheel Arch Trim On Front Left Or Right Side Panel (JAPANESE National-Market Version)

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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.

= Wheel arch trim
= Positioning aids

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim And Positioning Aids
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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 off protective film from double-sided adhesive tape.

Position wheel arch trim (1) at the same height as edge of side wall (2).

Bring wheel arch trim into contact with edge of wheel arch by using positioning aids and press it on firmly.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Arch Trim And Side Wall Edge

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