Remove Wheel Arch

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• Release the self-tapping screws in areas (1) and (2).
• Release the rivet connectors in areas (3).
• Heat and release the bonded connections in areas (1) to (3). Do not damage the aluminum engine mount in the process!

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• Release the rivet connectors in areas (1) and (2).
• Heat and release the bonded connections in areas (1) and (2).

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• Release the rivet connectors in areas (1).
• Heat and release the bonded connections in areas (1).

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  NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
  For additional information see: SPOT-WELD BONDING STEEL COMPONENTS - (530I 2017-2022, 530I XDRIVE 2017-2022, 530E PHEV 2018-2022, 530E XDRIVE PHEV 2018-2022, 540I 2017-2022, 540I XDRIVE 2017-2022, M550I XDRIVE 2018-2022) .
• Release the welded connections in areas (1) and (2).
• Heat and release the bonded connections in areas (1) and (2).

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• Open welded connections in area (1).
• Heat and release the bonded connection in area (1).
• Remove the wheel arch.

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