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51 13 116 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release expanding rivets/clips (1) on left/right.

Turn snap fastener (2) approx. 90° counterclockwise.

Lift out cover (3).

Installation note: 

Replace damaged expanding rivets/clips (1).

Check cover (3) for correct fit.

Close snap fasteners (2) from the middle.

The fastener is closed if the arrow tips point to each other.

Fig 1: Identifying Cowl Panel Cover And Snap Fasteners
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