Removing Cowl Panel

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Loosen connection points on one side only. Do not damage the sheet-metal panel underneath.

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Some of the repair illustrations show only one side of the vehicle or a similar component.
Naturally, some steps also have to be performed on the opposite side of the vehicle as well.

Fig 1: Cowl Panel Component Location

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Installation position of cowl panel

Remove seam seal in area -A- .

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Removing cowl panel

Drill out spotwelds using > Nr.129 - spotweld drill: see Gr. 2.4: Workshop Equipment Service Information.

2.1 Remove welded seams in area -A- .

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Removing cowl panel

Heat bonding surfaces.

3.1 Remove cowl panel.

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Removing cowl panel