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51 71 470 Removing and installing/replacing cover on front left or right wheel arch

Special tools required: 

NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Release blind rivets (1).

Unfasten screws (2).

Unclip cover (3) outwards.

Installation note: 

Make sure cover (3) is correctly seated on underbody protection and frame side member.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Blind Rivets And Screws
G11112444Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation note: 

Apply blind rivets with special tool 00 2 230 . Latch mechanisms (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Identifying Latch Mechanisms On Cover
G04791927Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.