51 71 041 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right wheel arch cover

Necessary preliminary tasks:

NOTE: Work shown on X5 3.0i as example, deviations are possible with other models.

Release retaining elements (1 to 3).

Feed out wheel arch cover (4) towards bottom.

Installation note:

If necessary, replace defective retaining elements.

Make sure wheel arch cover (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover And Retaining Elements

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