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86 10 ... Removing loading ramp lock

Unscrew bolts (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Ramp Lock Bolts
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Installation: 

Tightening Torque, 18 Nm.

Pass lever (1) of rotary striker lock (2) out of square hole (3) by twisting from side to side.

Fig 2: Removing Lever Of Rotary Striker Lock
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Unscrew bolts (1).

Fig 3: Identifying Securing Clip, Square-Head Nut And Bearing Pedestal
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Installation: 

Opening for securing clip (2) points to front or rear.

Square-head nut (3) rests with its square surface parallel to bearing pedestal (4).

Tightening Torque, 10 Nm.

Raise edge (1) of securing clip and slide in direction of arrow towards rear.

Fig 4: Detaching Bearing Pedestal
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Detach bearing pedestal (2).

Installation: 

Install bearing pedestal (1) on stub (3) of locking bracket (3).

Fig 5: Installing Bearing Pedestal
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Off-center bore (4) in bearing pedestal (1) points with short distance (A) to locking bracket (3).