51 11 300 Removing And Installing/Replacing Center Cover

Special tools required:

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Tape off bumper in working area with adhesive tape.

Remove cover (2) at latch mechanisms (1) in lower area using special tool 00 9 325.

Pull cover (2) at bottom slightly forwards and manually remove upper latch mechanisms (1).

Remove cover (2).

Installation note:

Latch mechanisms (1) on cover (2) must not be damaged.

First thread out the cover (2) to the side.

Fig 1: Removing Cover At Latch Mechanisms Using Special Tool 00 9 325

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