51 48 001 Removing and installing/replacing engine hood/bonnet sound insulation

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COOPER S Only:

Unscrew nuts (1) and remove screws (2) securing air intake duct (3) to the engine hood/bonnet and remove the duct.

Fig 1: Identifying Air Intake Duct Screws

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All Models:

Remove screw rivets (1) from sound insulation.

Remove sound insulation.

Fig 2: Locating Screw Rivets In Sound Insulation

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