51 13 115 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove both windscreen wiper arms, see 61 61 100 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING BOTH WINDSCREEN WIPER ARMS
Remove microfilter for passenger compartment ventilation, see 64 31 010 REPLACING MICROFILTER FOR INTERIOR VENTILATION

Unclip cover (1) on cowl panel.

Fig 1: Cover

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Installation:

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) on cover (3).

Ensure retainers (2) are correctly seated.

Fig 2: Clips And Cover

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Replacement:

If necessary, remove seal (1) from cover (2) for cowl panel.

Fig 3: Seal And Cover

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