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: Removing Cover With Special Tool

G03261367

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Press catch together.

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

Fig 2: Removing Cover From Carrier

G03261368

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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

G05503514

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Removing lever for headlight washer unit cover:

Remove BUMPER TRIM .

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

Fig 4: Removing Lever

G05503515

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