51 71... Removing and installing/replacing heater end panel

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove left/right cowl panel cover. See REMOVING LEFT COWL PANEL COVER  and REMOVING RIGHT COWL PANEL COVER .

Release line clip (1) and (2).

Detach fuse carrier (3).

Loosen nuts (4) and remove end panel (5) from above.

Fig 1: Identifying Heater End Panel, Fuse Carrier, Line Clips, And Nuts

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Installation note: 

Holder (1) and sealing lip (2) on end panel (3) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Identifying Holder And Sealing Lip On End Panel

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