Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover (Cooper Convertible)
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Preliminary work needed:
- Remove the FRONT WHEEL .
NOTE:
For purposes of clarity, shown with removed front axle.
Removal:
Release screws (1 and 2).
Unscrew nut (3).
Loosen the clip (4) and remove the wheel arch cover (5).
Installation:
Feed in wheel arch cover (5).
Tighten down screws (1 and 2).
Tighten nut (3).
Fasten clip (4).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Wheel arch cover | |
|---|---|
| screw | |
| Tightening torque | |
| 2.6 Nm | |
| Plastic nut | |
| Tightening torque | |
| 2.6 Nm | |
- Tighten nut (3).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
| Wheel arch cover | |
|---|---|
| screw | |
| Tightening torque | |
| 2.6 Nm | |
| Plastic nut | |
| Tightening torque | |
| 2.6 Nm | |
Required follow-up work :
- Install the FRONT WHEEL .