51 13 116 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover
WARNING: This page does not describe the selected car, but rather 31 other vehicles, including the 2015 BMW Alpina B7L, 2015 BMW Alpina B7, 2015 BMW 750i, 2015 BMW 750Li, and 2015 BMW 740i. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove BOTH WINDSCREEN WIPER ARMS .
Lever out expander rivets (1) on cover (2) on left/right.
Remove cover (2).
Installation note:
If necessary, replace damaged expander rivets.
Make sure holders (3) are correctly seated.
Turn clamp (3) in direction of arrow and washer fluid line (2) in direction of arrow.
Disconnect plug connection (1) and remove from holder (4).
Release expansion rivets (1) on left/right.
Turn quick-release fasteners (2) approx. 90° counterclockwise.
Remove cowl panel cover (3) in upwards direction.
Installation note:
If necessary, replace damaged expander rivets.
Check cover (3) for correct seating.
Tighten quick-release fasteners (2) from the middle.
The fastener is closed if the arrow tips point to each other.