51 71 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Bottom Left Or Right Steering Gear Cover
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IMPORTANT:
Observe safety instructions
for raising the vehicle
Release bolts (1) for assembly underside protection at front.
Release screws (2) and expander rivets (4)
Remove cover (3).
Installation:
Replace damaged expander rivets.
Make sure cover is correctly positioned.
IMPORTANT:
Make sure all covers in wheel arch are correctly seated in relation to each other:
- Rear cover (1) overlaps front cover (2)
- Cover (4) overlaps rear cover (1)
- Cover (3) overlaps covers (2, 4) and rear cover (1) in area (A)
Left side only:
- Rear cover (1) overlaps cover (3) in area (B).