LEMON Manuals: Even more car manuals for everyone
Home >> BMW >> 2013 >> 740Lxi >> Repair and Diagnosis >> External Pages >> Different car >> Section 968 (Body Equipment - Repair - F31) >> Trim, Covers, Handle Trim >> 51 13 116 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover

51 13 116 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover

WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 6 other vehicles, including the 2016 BMW 328i xDrive, 2016 BMW 328d xDrive, 2015 BMW 328i xDrive, 2015 BMW 328d xDrive, and 2014 BMW 328i xDrive. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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: Cowl Panel Cover, Snap Fastener And Clips
G10096921Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.