51 71... Installing and removing/replacing vehicle hoist mounting

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Special tools required:

51 3 330

Insert special tool 51 3 330 between vehicle hoist mounting (1) and vehicle underbody (2) and remove.

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool (51 3 330) Between Vehicle Hoist Mounting And Vehicle Underbody

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IMPORTANT: Risk of corrosion!
Touch up paintwork damage.
Re-establish wax layer.