51 13 116 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover

Necessary preliminary work:

Remove seal (1) and cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cowl Panel Cover And Seal

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Detach cowl panel cover (2) from clips (1) and remove by pulling forward.

Fig 2: Identifying Cowl Panel Cover And Clips

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Installation note:

Clips (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Check cover (2) for correct seating.

Fig 3: Identifying Cowl Panel Cover And Clips

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