51 71 040 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover

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Make sure the various screws are fitted in the correct locations.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

If necessary, remove left/right front wheel.

Release screws (1) and (3).

Unscrew nuts (2).

Release screws (6).

If necessary, release screws (7).

If necessary, release expander rivets (4).

Carefully feed out front wheel arch cover (5) towards top.

Installation:

Make sure front wheel arch trim is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Expander Rivets, Front Wheel Arch Cover, Screws And Nuts

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Replacement:

Right side only:

If necessary, modify BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .