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

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Special Tools Required:

00 9 340

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: Cover And Special Tool 00 9 340

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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 Fig 2).

Fig 2: Spray Nozzle, Cover, Pliers And Catches

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Installation:

Springs (1) must not be over-elongated.

Catches (2) must not be damaged

Fig 3: Springs And Catches

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