51 11... Removing And Installing/Replacing Cover For Headlight Washer System On Left

Special tools required:

00 9 340

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Cover for headlight washer system is spring-mounted.
Pulling out the cover too quickly or with excessive force may cause the springs to be overelongated.
If the springs are overelongated, the cover for the headlight washer system may rattle on the bumper.

Lever out cover (1) with special tool 00 9 340 .

Fig 1: Removing Cover Using Special Tool 00 9 340

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Slowly pull out spray nozzle (1) from cover (2) until nozzle (1) can be gripped with pliers (3), grip nozzle (1) by rib and pull out.

Release catches (4) and remove cover (2).

Allow nozzle (1) to slide back slowly.

Installation:

To pull out nozzle (1), position pliers (3) on rib only (see Fig 2).

Fig 2: Pulling Out Spray Nozzle From Cover

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Installation:

Springs (1) must not be overelongated.

Catches (2) must not be damaged

Fig 3: Springs And Catches

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