51 13 124 Removing and installing/replacing right cowl panel cover

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Necessary preliminary work:

Remove right WIPER ARM

Remove seal (1) in the area of cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Right Cowl Panel Cover And Seal

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Unscrew nuts (1).

Release cover (3) upwards from guide (2) and feed out towards front.

Fig 2: Identifying Cover, Guide And Nuts

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Installation note:

Ensure cover (3) is correctly seated.

Guides (1) and seal (2) must not be damaged.

Fig 3: Identifying Right Cowl Panel Cover, Guides And Seal

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