51 71 478 Removing and installing/replacing cover on rear left or right wheel arch

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Release the rivets (1).

Release cover (2) at clips (3) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover Clips

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Installation note:

Catches (1) must not be damaged or missing.

Replace faulty clips (2).

Water ingress!

Always install clips (2) with sealing ring.

Fig 2: Identifying Bumper Panel Clips

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