51 13 095 Removing and installing/replacing cover on front side wall left or right

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove SIDE REPEATER
Remove TRIM STRIP FROM SIDE WALL
Remove WHEEL ARCH COVER in side wall area

Release cover (1) at clips (2) and remove.

Installation note:

Replace faulty clamps (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Side Wall Cover And Clips

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