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

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove FRONT WHEEL
Remove FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM

Removal:

Version up to 04/2014:

NOTE: For clarity the vehicle is only partially pictured.

Release nuts (1) and screws (2).

Thread cover (3) out.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover Nut And Screws

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Version after 04/2014:

NOTE: For clarity the vehicle is only partially pictured.

Release nuts and screws (1).

Thread cover (2) out.

Fig 2: Locating Wheel Arch Cover Nut And Screws

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Installation:

Version up to 04/2014:

Thread cover (3) in.

Tighten nuts (1) and screws (2).

NOTE: in the area of the arrows side sill or front underbody protection overlaps the cover (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover Nut And Screws

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Version after 04/2014:

Thread cover (2) in.

Tighten nuts and screws (1).

Fig 4: Locating Wheel Arch Cover Nut And Screws

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Required follow-up work:

Install FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM
Install FRONT WHEEL