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

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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
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Press catch together.

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

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And 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 Cover

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Removing lever for headlight washer unit cover:

Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM

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

Fig 4: Removing Lever

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