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

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 BMW Z8. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, illustration shows front wheel removed.
Front and rear sections of wheel arch cover can be removed separately.

Front section:

Open cover (1).

Pull out plug connection (2).

Fig 1: Pulling Out Plug Connection

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Loosen screws (1).

Disconnect plug connection on temperature sensor (left) and/or on temperature switch for heated windshield spray jets (right).

Remove wheel arch cover (2).

Fig 2: Removing Wheel Arch Cover

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Replacement:

Remove outside temperature sensor (left). Refer to 65 81 060 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EXTERNAL TEMPERATURE SENSOR .

Remove temperature switch for heated windshield spray jets (right). Refer to 61 31 440 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TEMPERATURE SWITCH FOR HEATED WINDSHIELD SPRAY JETS .

Installation:

Ensure wheel arch cover (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 3: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover

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Rear section:

Loosen screws (1).

Remove wheel arch cover (2).

Fig 4: Removing Wheel Arch Cover

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Installation:

Ensure wheel arch cover (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 5: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover

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