51 13 116 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover
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Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove BOTH WINDSCREEN WIPER ARMS .
- Remove COVER IN ENGINE COMPARTMENT on the left and right
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.