51 76 030 Removing and installing/replacing rear engine hood/bonnet seal

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Up to 08/2008:

Open and detach left and right service flaps (1).

From 09/2008:

REMOVE SERVICE FLAPS (1)

Feed out seal (2) and lay to one side.

NOTE: If necessary, detach front engine compartment lid seal (3) in operating range.

Fig 1: Removing Service Flaps

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