Necessary preliminary tasks

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If necessary, remove left or right REAR WHEEL

NOTE: Work shown on the E87 by way of example, deviations in detail are possible in other models.

Release screws (1 and 2).

Release nuts (3) and expander rivet (4).

Carefully feed out wheel arch cover (5) towards bottom.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Nuts And Expander Rivet On Wheel Arch Cover

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Installation:

If necessary, replace expander rivet (4).

Ensure wheel arch cover (5) is correctly seated.