51 13 115 Removing And Installing/Replacing Cowl Panel Cover

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Necessary Preliminary Tasks:

Remove both windscreen wiper arms. Refer to 61 61 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH WINDSCREEN WIPER ARMS .

Pull off rubber seal (1).

Fig 1: View Of Rubber Seal

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Pull off corners of cover from windscreen (1).

If necessary, release locks on cover (2).

Installation:

If necessary, remove butyl remnants from windscreen (1).

Fig 2: Locating Locks On Cover

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Installation:

Make sure cover (1) is correctly seated on side panel (2) and seal (3).

Fig 3: Installing Cover On Side Panel And Seal

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Lift cover (1) upwards slightly.

Pull tube (2) out of cover (1).

Remove line (3) together with rubber seal from cover (1).

Fig 4: Removing Line With Rubber Seal From Cover

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Unclip line (2) from holders (1).

Removing cowl panel cover

Fig 5: Unclipping Line From Holders

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Installation:

If necessary, replace defective grommets (1).

Check holder (2) for correct seating.

Fig 6: View Of Grommets

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Installation:

Clips (1) must not be missing or damaged.

Apply some butyl in corners of cover (2) in area (3):

Width 3 mm.
Length approx. 6 cm.

Remove excess butyl from windscreen.

Fig 7: Locating Application Areas On Cover

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