51 71 040 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 645Ci and 2004 BMW 645Ci. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- If necessary, remove left/right front wheel
Release screws (1) and (3).
Unscrew nuts (2).
Release screws (6).
If necessary, release screws (7).
If necessary, release expander rivets (4).
Carefully feed out front wheel arch cover (5) towards top.
Installation:
Make sure front wheel arch trim is correctly seated.
Replacement:
E63 and E64 only:
If necessary, remove cover of removed wheel arch cover and install in new part.
Right side only:
If necessary, remove bottom right wheel arch cover and install in new part.