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

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Remove front wheel. See 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL

Remove screws (1) and (2).

Fig 1: Removing Front Splash Guard Screws

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Release expansion rivets (1) and (3).

Release screws (2).

Remove front wheel arch cover (4).

Fig 2: Removing Front Wheel Arch Cover

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Installation:

Make sure front wheel arch cover is correctly seated against side wall.