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

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Remove rear wheel. Refer to 36 10 300 REMOVING OR INSTALLING FRONT OR REAR WHEEL .

Remove screw (1) securing wheel arch liner to sill trim.

Remove threaded blind rivet (2).

Unscrew nut (3).

Tightening torque, refer to 51 71 1AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - COOPER (1.6L) R50/W10 .

Remove liner from wheel arch.

Fig 1: Removing Screw Securing Wheel Arch Liner To Sill Trim

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