51 71 038 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (front section)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove Front Wheel

NOTE: Work shown on 320d by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.

Release screws (1 and 2).

Unscrew nut (3).

Remove wheel arch cover and disconnect plug connection at trigger transmitter.

Installation:

Make sure rear wheel arch cover and air guide (4) are correctly seated.

Fig 1: Air Guide, Screws And Nut

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Replacement:

Modify covers (1 and 2).

Modify air guide (3).

Version with Tyre Pressure Control:

Modify Trigger Transmitter (4) .

Fig 2: Covers And Air Guide

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Version with M Technic aerodynamic kit:

Release screws (1).

Remove lower section of cover (2).

Fig 3: Cover Lower Section And Screw

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