Removing and installing/replacing the rear left or right wheel arch cover (Cooper Convertible)
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Preliminary work needed:
- Remove the REAR WHEEL .
Removal:
NOTE:
For purposes of clarity, schematic diagram does not show rear axle.
Remove screws and nuts.
Feed out wheel arch cover (1).
Installation :
NOTE:
For purposes of clarity, schematic diagram does not show rear axle.
Feed in wheel arch cover (1).
Tighten bolts and nuts.
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 REAR WHEEL .