Removing radiator cover (S85)

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Illustrations show M54:

IMPORTANT: Do not place front panel center section (2) on jump start terminals.
Do not kink Bowden cables for engine hood locking.

Release screws (1).

Remove front panel center section (2) in direction of arrow and place to one side.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Panel Center Section And Screws

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Illustrations show M54:

Release screws (1).

Remove radiator cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Cover And Screws

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