51 13 115 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover

Remove both windshield wiper arms. See 61 61 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS

Remove microfilter for interior ventilation. See 64 31 010 REPLACING MICROFILTER FOR INTERIOR VENTILATION

Unclip cover (1) on cowl panel.

Fig 1: Uncliping Cover On Cowl Panel

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Installation: 

1. If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) in cover (2).

Fig 2: Replacing Faulty Clips In Cover

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Replacement only:

If necessary, remove seal (1) from cover (2) for cowl panel.

Fig 3: Removing Seal From Cover For Cowl Panel

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