Removing the rear wheel arch cover
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To provide a better overview: Schematic diagram with partially hidden components.
- Guide the wheel arch cover (3) in.
- Tighten the bolts (1) and nuts (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Wheel arch cover | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thermoplastic hexagon screw | Tightening torque | 2.6 Nm |
| Plastic nut | Tightening torque | 2.6 Nm |
- Tighten the bolts (1) and nuts (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Wheel arch cover | ||
|---|---|---|
| Thermoplastic hexagon screw | Tightening torque | 2.6 Nm |
| Plastic nut | Tightening torque | 2.6 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to MOUNTING THE WHEEL .