Removing the center cowl upper part

Preliminary work 

• Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD REAR .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to REMOVING THE COVER OF THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to REMOVING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to REMOVING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .

• Loosen screws (1) and (2).
• Remove tension strut (3) at the shock tower upwards.

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• Version with mild hybrid technology: 

  Unclip wire (1) from the holders (arrows).

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• Unscrew the bolts in the marked areas.
• Remove the center cowl upper part (1).

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