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

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal:

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, schematic diagram does not show rear axle.

Remove screws and nuts.

Feed out wheel arch cover (1).

Fig 1: Cover Screws And Nuts

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Installation:

NOTE: For purposes of clarity, schematic diagram does not show rear axle.

Feed in wheel arch cover (1).

Tighten bolts and nuts.

Fig 2: Cover Screws And Nuts

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