51 71 039 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (rear section)

Necessary preliminary work:

NOTE: For a better view surrounding components have been omitted.

Release all screws (3).

Release expanding rivets (2) and (4).

Installation note:

Replaced expanding rivets (2).

Remove front wheel arch cover (1).

Installation note:

Make sure front wheel arch cover (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover Rivets And Screws

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