51 13 123 Remove and fit/replace left cowl panel cover

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Removal:

Pull off seal (1).

Fig 1: Cowl Panel Cover Seal

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Loosen cap nuts (1).

Open locks (2) by turning them anti-clockwise.

Remove cowl panel cover (3).

Fig 2: Cowl Panel Cover, Locks And Cap Nuts

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Installation:

Thread in the cowl panel cover (3).

Turn the locks (2) to the right until the limit position is reached.

Tighten cap nuts (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 6AZ .

Fig 3: Cowl Panel Cover, Locks And Cap Nuts

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Mount sealing (1).

Fig 4: Cowl Panel Cover Seal

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