51 13 115 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS .
- Remove LOWER MICROFILTER HOUSING SECTION on left and right.
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) to tightening torque: see 5AZ in 51 13 TRIM PARTS, COVERS, HANDLE TRIM .
Check cover (3) for correct seating.
Tighten quick-release fasteners (2) from the middle.