51 71 041 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right wheel arch cover
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 BMW 535xi. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove rear wheel
- If necessary, disconnect and feed out plug connection on brake pad sensor
NOTE:
The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.
Illustration created using E60 as an example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.
Illustration created using E60 as an example. There may be differences in detail in the case of other vehicle models.
Release screws (1, 3 and 5).
Unscrew nuts (2).
Release expansion rivet (4).
Carefully feed out rear wheel arch cover towards bottom.
Installation:
Make sure rear wheel arch cover is correctly seated.