51 13 123 Removing and installing/replacing the windshield panel cover, left

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2019 MINI Cooper, 2018 MINI Cooper, 2017 MINI Cooper, 2016 MINI Cooper, and 2015 MINI Cooper. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Removal:

Detach seal (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Seal

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Loosen cap nuts (1).

Open locks (2) by turning them counter clockwise.

Remove windshield panel cover (3).

Fig 2: Removing Windshield Panel Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Installation:

Thread in the windshield panel cover (3).

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

Tighten cap nuts (1).

Tightening torque 61 21 6AZ .

Fig 3: Removing Windshield Panel Cover

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

Mount seal (1).

Fig 4: Detaching Seal

Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.