51 11 ... Removing and installing/replacing cover for headlight washer unit on left

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Special tools required:

00 9 341

Version without headlight washer unit (SRA):

With bumper trim fitted, unclip cover (1) with special tool 00 9 341 .
With bumper trim removed, unclip cover (1) from inside.

Fig 1: Unclipping Cover With Special Tool (00 9 341)

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Press catch together.

Feed cover (1) out of carrier (2).

Fig 2: Feeding Cover Out Of Carrier

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Version with headlight washer unit:

Carefully open out cover (1).

Press catches (2) together and feed out cover (1) in outward direction.

Fig 3: Identifying Catches And Cover

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Removing lever for headlight washer unit cover:

Remove BUMPER TRIM .

Release spring (1) and remove lever (2).

Fig 4: Releasing Spring And Lever

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