Partially installing the front section of the front wheel arch cover on the left and right

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

Partially install the front section of the front wheel arch cover

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

Feed in the front section of the wheel arch cover (1).
Tighten screws (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Wheel arch cover
Thermoplastic hexagon screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
Plastic nut	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

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