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86 10... Disassembly of front apron

Drill out rivets (1) on lower apron edge.

Fig 1: Identifying Lower Apron Rivets
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Remove sealing compound (1).

Drill out rivets (2).

Installation: 

Use Sikaflex 221 as sealing compound.

Fig 2: Identifying Lower Apron Rivets And Sealing Compound
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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: Pressing Side Section
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