Removing Cowl Panel Cover

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Fig 1: Identifying Cowl Panel Cover Position

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Loosen cowl panel cover.
1. 1.1. Open cover for sliding roof.
2. 1.2. Press air deflector -2- down.
3. 1.3. Remove rubber sleeves -3- and unscrew tapping screws -4- on the cowl panel cover -1- .
  
  Fig 2: Loosening Cowl Panel Cover
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Information

The cowl panel cover will be irreparably damaged during removal and must be replaced.
Remove cowl panel cover.
1. 2.1. Lift up cowl panel cover -1- at the left and right with a plastic wedge and release the retaining clips -2- using a screwdriver -Arrow A- .
2. 2.2. Heat the cowl panel cover -1- with a hot-air gun v.a.g 1416 .
3. 2.3. Remove cowl panel cover -1- by pulling it upwards -Arrow B- .
  
  Fig 3: Removing Cowl Panel Cover
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