11 12 090 Removing and installing/renewing acoustic cover (N20)

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Unlock and pull off vacuum connections (1) and (2) from vacuum accumulator.

Fig 1: Vacuum Connections

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If the hose clips (1) are not installed, they must be retrofitted.

Part Number 66 13 1 379 229

Fig 2: Hose Clips

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Remove acoustic cover (1) in following steps:

Lift up in the front area.
Pull out from rear rubber guide in direction of travel.

Fig 3: Acoustic Cover
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Installation note:

Insert acoustic cover into existing rubber mounts.

For a better overview, image shows bulkhead sound insulation removed.

Fig 4: Rubber Mounts

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