51 13 128 Removing and installing/replacing trim on cowl panel at top

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 317

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove ROOF AERIAL
• Remove FRONT COWL PANEL SEAL 

Unclip clips (1) for trim on cowl panel at top (2) with special tool 00 9 317 .

Fig 1: Unclipping Trim Clips Using Special Tool

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Installation: 

If necessary, replace faulty clips (1) and/or retainers (2) for trim on cowl panel at top.

Fig 2: Identifying Clips And Retainers

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