51 71 039 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (rear section)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove FRONT WHEEL
If necessary, REMOVE REINFORCEMENT COVER

NOTE: Work shown on 320d by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.

Release screws (1).

Release expander rivets (2).

Unscrew nut (3).

Remove wheel arch cover (4).

Installation:

Ensure wheel arch cover (4) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover With Rivets And Screws

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