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F55/F56 How to open cover that hides the brake fluid reservoir?

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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 09:33 PM
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How to open cover that hides the brake fluid reservoir?

Hey guys. I have tried few times to open the cover that is closer to the windshield which houses brake fluid tank. There are few plastic locks that turn with a coin or flat head screw driver. I do that, but is there anything else?

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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 09:37 PM
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2 10mm plastic bolts plus an allen key to turn the 5 locks.pull out.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 09:43 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcoPolo
2 10mm plastic bolts plus an allen key to turn the 5 locks.pull out.
I did see something like plastic bolts you are referring to, but didn't see a place to use an allen key on.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 09:44 PM
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I did see something like plastic bolts you are referring to, but didn't see a place to use an allen key on.
what you see as a "coin" lock is an allen key that goes in the middle and you rotate 90 degrees to unlock. 4 on the side by the windshield and 1 more by the battery.
 
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Old Jul 29, 2019 | 09:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MarcoPolo
what you see as a "coin" lock is an allen key that goes in the middle and you rotate 90 degrees to unlock. 4 on the side by the windshield and 1 more by the battery.
Understood! So 4(i think) open with a coin/allen key and 2 10 mm plastic bolts.

Really appreciate it as I have tried and tried, but couldn't get it to open and even cut my finger(happened today)
 
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