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Cowl Moulding / Trim: Service and Repair



51 13 116 Removing and installing/replacing cowl panel cover







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove both windscreen wiper arms.







Lever out expanding rivet (1) on cover (2) on left/right.
Remove cover (2).

Installation note:
If necessary, replace damaged expanding rivet.
Make sure holders (3) are correctly seated.







Release expanding rivet (1) on left/right.
Turn snap fastener (2) approx. 90° counterclockwise.
Remove cowl panel cover (3) in upwards direction.

Installation note:
If necessary, replace damaged expanding rivet.
Check cover (3) for correct fit.
Tighten snap fastener (2) from the middle.
The fastener is closed if the arrow tips point to each other.