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: Pulling Off Rubber Seal

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Pull off corners of cover from windscreen (1).

Fig 2: Pulling Off Corners Of Cover From Windscreen

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If necessary, release locks on cover (2).

Installation:

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

Installation:

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

Fig 3: Installing Cover

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Lift cover (1) upwards slightly.

Fig 4: Pulling Tube Out Of Cover

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

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

Unclip line (2) from holders (1).

Fig 5: Removing Cowl Panel Cover

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Removing cowl panel cover

Installation:

If necessary, replace defective grommets (1).

Fig 6: Replacing Defective Grommets

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Check holder (2) for correct seating.

Installation:

Clips (1) must not be missing or damaged.

Fig 7: Identifying Clips

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Apply some butyl (sourcing reference: BMW Parts Service) in corners of cover (2) in area (3):

Width 3 mm
Length approx. 6 cm.

Remove excess butyl from windscreen.