That is for the repair only. The Alloy composition of the front panel was changed for Model Year 2015, so mid 2014. To avoid removing this front panel which is also part of the Roof/windscreen structural system they now cover it with a colour coded plastic cap.Did you find out if they are fitting the glass fibre front roof panel in production?
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