51 11 ... Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover For Headlight Washer System On Left

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove body molding for bumper. See 51 11 170 REPLACING BODY MOLDING FOR LEFT OR RIGHT BUMPER .

Build date up to 03/2005:

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2) towards top.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Screw

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Build date from 03/2005:

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2) towards front.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Screw

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Replacement:

Detach flap (1) sideways from bearing support (2).

Fig 3: Detaching Flap Sideways From Bearing Support

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