51 71 041 Removing and installing/replacing rear left or right wheel arch cover

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove REAR WHEEL

Release screws (1).

Release expanding rivets (2).

Unscrew nuts (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover, Screws And Nuts

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Installation note:

Replace expanding rivets.

Unscrew nuts (1).

Release expanding rivets (2).

Remove wheel arch cover (3).

Installation note:

Replace expanding rivets (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Wheel Arch Cover, Expanding Rivets And Nuts

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