51 13 115 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover

Detach seals (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Seals

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Turn tommy bar through 90° and lift off cover.

Fig 2: Releasing Tommy Bar Fasteners

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Release expansion rivets (1).

Remove cover (2) for cowl panel.

Fig 3: Releasing Expansion Rivets & Removing Cowl Panel

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Installation:

If necessary, replace defective grommets (1).

Fig 4: Replacing Defective Grommets

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Only replacement:

If necessary, detach seals (1) from cover (2).

Fig 5: Exchange Seals From Original Panel

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