86 10 ... Disassembly of Front Protection Bar

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Release screws (1) on cross-member (2).

Installation:

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque: 86 10 4AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Installation:

Tightening Torque: 86 10 5AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws On Cross-Member

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Release screws (1) on longitudinal member (2).

Installation:

Tightening Torque: 86 10 5AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 2: Identifying Screws On Longitudinal Member

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