51 71 040 Removing and installing/replacing front left or right wheel arch cover

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Preliminary work needed:

Remove 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).

Fig 1: Removing Wheel Arch Cover

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Installation:

Feed in wheel arch cover (5).

Tighten down screws (1 and 2).

Tighten nut (3).

Fasten clip (4).

Fig 2: Removing Wheel Arch Cover

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