51 13 115 Removing And Installing / Replacing Cowl Panel Cover

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BOTH WINDSCREEN WIPER ARMS

Pull off rubber seal (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Rubber Seal

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Pull off corners of cover from windscreen (1).

If necessary, release locks on cover (2).

Installation: 

If necessary, remove butyl remnants from windscreen (1).

Fig 2: Pulling Off Corners Of Cover From Windscreen

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Installation: 

Make sure cover (1) is correctly seated on side panel (2) and seal (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Cover, Side Panel And Seal

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Lift cover (1) upwards slightly.

Pull tube (2) out of cover (1).

Remove line (3) together with rubber seal from cover (1).

Fig 4: Pulling Tube Out Of Cover

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Unclip line (2) from holders (1).

Removing cowl panel cover

Fig 5: Identifying Holders

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace defective grommets (1).

Check holder (2) for correct seating.

Fig 6: Identifying Grommets And Holder

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Installation: 

Clips (1) must not be missing or damaged.

Apply some butyl (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service) in corners of cover (2) in area (3):

• Width 3 mm
• Length approx. 6 cm.

Remove excess butyl from windscreen.

Fig 7: Identifying Clips

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