51 13 115 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both windshield wiper arms. See 61 61 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS .

Slacken screws (1) on electronics box cover (2).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Removing Electronics Box Cover

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Release cable from cable holder (1).

Remove clip (2).

Remove Cowl Panel Cover .

Fig 2: Removing Cowl Panel Cover

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Installation:

If necessary, replace defective grommets (1).

Check holder (2) for correct seating.

Fig 3: Replacing Grommets (1) And Checking Holder (2) For Correct Seating

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Installation:

Clips (1) must not be missing or damaged.

Fastening clips (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 4: Identifying Fastening Clips

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