51 71 478 Removing and installing/replacing trim on rear left or right wheel arch

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Release blind rivets (1) and remove trim (2) towards top rear.

Fig 1: Blind Rivets And Trim

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Installation:

Guides (1) on trim (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 2: Guides And Trim

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Version with M Technic aerodynamic kit:

Release blind rivets (1).

Release trim (3) from clips (2) and feed out of sill and bumper.

Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2).

Trim (3) must be correctly fed into sill trim and bumper.

Fig 3: Trim, Clips And Blind Rivets

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