51 71... Notes on fitting covers in front wheel arch

2011 BMW 135i 2D Convertible, StandardSECTION 51 71... Notes on fitting covers in front wheel arch
IMPORTANT: Make sure all covers in wheel arch are correctly seated in relation to each other.

E81/E82/E87:Β 

  • Panel (1) overlaps cover (2 and 3)
  • Cover (2) overlaps cover (3 and 4)
  • Cover (4) overlaps cover (3)
    Fig 1: Identifying Front Wheel Arch Cover
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RENDER: 1.0x

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