51 13 115 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both windshield wiper arms . See 61 61 101 REMOVING AND INSTALLING BOTH WINDSHIELD WIPER ARMS .
- Remove lower microfilter housing section on left and right. See CABIN AIR FILTER .
Release clip on left/right.
Turn quick-release fasteners (2) approx. 90° counterclockwise.
NOTE:
The fastener is closed if the arrow tips point to each other.
Unscrew bolt (1).
Remove cowl panel cover towards top.
Installation:
Tighten down screw (1) to tightening torque 51 13 5AZ . See BODY EQUIPMENT - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Check cover (3) for correct seating.
Tighten quick-release fasteners (2) from the middle.