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

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NOTE: Prior to removing, pay attention to the exact installation position with respect to the adjoining components.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Unscrew all bolts.

Release expanding rivets (2).

Release expanding rivet (3).

Carefully feed out wheel arch cover (1) towards bottom.

Installation note: 

If necessary, replace faulty expanding rivets.

Ensure wheel arch cover (1) is correctly seated.

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover And Expanding Rivet With Bolts
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