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HOMESERVICE MANUALSBMW2011M3 2D COUPE, STANDARDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR/INTERIOR TRIMBODY EQUIPMENT - REPAIR -- M3 COUPEGASKETS/SEALS, LOOSE BODY COMPONENTS51 71... NOTES ON FITTING COVERS IN FRONT WHEEL ARCH

2011 BMW M3 2D Coupe, Standard

51 71... Notes On Fitting Covers In Front Wheel Arch

2011 BMW M3 2D Coupe, 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.

E90/E91/E92:

Panel (1) overlaps cover (2, 3 and 5).
Cover (2) overlaps cover (3 and 4).
Cover (4) overlaps cover (3).
Cover (5) overlaps cover (2 and 4).

Fig 1: Front Wheel Arch Panel And Covers
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

E93:

Panel (1) overlaps cover (2, 3 and 4).
Cover (2) overlaps cover (3 and 4).
Cover (3) overlaps cover (4).

Fig 2: Front Wheel Arch Panel And Covers
Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.