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

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Remove front wheel.

M5 only:

Remove front splash guard.

Remove screws (1) and (2).

Fig 1: Removing Screws And Front Splash Guard

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Release expansion rivets (1) and (3).

Release screws (2).

Remove front wheel arch cover (4).

Installation:

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

Fig 2: Releasing Expansion Rivets And Screw

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