Removing the top right and left cover in the engine compartment

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NOTE: Description is for left component only. Procedure on the right side is identical.

Remove the cover in the engine compartment on top

Detach the hood seal (1) in the area of the cover (2).
Loosen the expanding rivet (3).
Guide out and remove the cover (2).

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