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

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Release screw rivets (1 and 2).

Unscrew nut (3).

Release screws (4) and feed out wheel arch cover (5).

Replacement:

If necessary, remove lid (6).

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover, Rivets, Nut And Screws

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