51 13 115 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 BMW 545i and 2004 BMW 545i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary Preliminary Tasks:
- Remove both windshield wiper arms. Refer to 61 61 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS .
- Remove lower microfilter housing section on left and right. Refer to 64 31 061 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING LEFT OR RIGHT MICROFILTER HOUSING LOWER SECTION .
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.