41 33 050 Replacing Center Front Panel

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Most of operation is described on the left side.

Right side identical.

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 51 11 13AZ .

Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque 51 11 7AZ .

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Release screws (1) and remove headlight holder.

Tightening torque 63 12 1AZ .

Release screws (2) and place the hood lock directly under the front panel.

Tightening torque 51 23 1AZ .

Loosen screws (3).

Tightening torque 51 11 14AZ .

Release screws (1).

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Tightening torque 41 33 1AZ .

Remove cover (2).

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Press locks (1) together and pull the supporting bushing (2) out toward the top.

Remove center front panel (3).

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Remount holder (1) for radiator.

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Remove rubber mount (1).

Installation note:

The fixing possibility for the stop pad (2) is omitted on the replacement part.

The stop pad (2) is omitted.

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Slide lock (1) upwards in direction of arrow.

Turn the holder (2) for the rubber mount clockwise and take off.

Remount holder and rubber mount.

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