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51 11... Removing and installing/replacing cover for headlight washer system on left

Special tools required: 

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Cover for headlight washer system is spring-mounted.
Pulling out the cover too quickly or with excessive force may cause the springs to be over-elongated.
If the springs are over-elongated, the cover for the headlight washer system may rattle on the bumper.

Lever out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340 .

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool (00 9 340) And Cover
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Slowly pull out spray nozzle (1) from cover (2) until nozzle (1) can be gripped with pliers (3), grip nozzle (1) by rib and pull out.

Release catches (4) and remove cover (2).

Allow nozzle (1) to slide back slowly.

Installation: 

To pull out nozzle (1), position pliers (3) on rib only (see picture).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Spray Nozzle
G09861619Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation: 

Springs (1) must not be over-elongated.

Catches (2) must not be damaged

Fig 3: Identifying Springs And Catches
G09861620Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.