Removing rear wheel arch cover

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Preliminary work

NOTE: To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.

NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Unscrew all bolts and nuts (arrows).
Carefully feed out and remove the wheel arch cover (2).

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