86 10 ... Disassembly Of Front Apron

Drill out rivets (1) on lower apron edge.

Fig 1: Identifying Rivets On Lower Apron Edge

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Remove sealing compound (1).

Drill out rivets (2).

Installation: 

Use Sikaflex 221 as sealing compound.

Fig 2: Identifying Sealing Compound And Rivets

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Press side sections (1) to side in direction of arrow. Tilt center section (2) downwards and remove to side.

Installation: 

Use Sikaflex 221 as sealing compound.

Fig 3: Removing Front Apron

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