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

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Special tools required:

00 2 230 , see 00 2 230 BLIND RIVETING TONGS FOR PLASTIC RIVETS .

Open rivets (1) (E70: blind rivets; E71: expander rivets).

Release trim (2) at clip (3) (not on E71) and remove.

Fig 1: Identifying Trim And Clip

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Note on installation (E70):

Apply blind rivets (1) with special tool 00 2 230.

Ensure trim (2) is correctly seated.

Fig 2: Identifying Blind Rivets With Trim

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Installation:

Catches (1) must not be damaged.

If necessary, replace faulty clips (2) (not on E71).

Fit clips (2) with sealing ring.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches And Faulty Clips

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