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51 13 115 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover

Necessary Preliminary Tasks: 

Release plastic nut on left/right.

Turn quick-release fasteners (2) approx. 90° counterclockwise.

NOTE: The fastener is closed if the arrow tips point to each other.

Release screw (1).

Remove cowl panel cover towards top.

Installation: 

Tighten down screw (1). Tightening torque, refer to 51 13 5AZ in BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 545I (4.4L) E60 .

Check cover (3) for correct seating.

Tighten quick-release fasteners (2) from the middle.

Fig 1: Identifying Quick-Release Fasteners
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