86 10 ... Replacing Bar

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NOTE: Disassembly of lashing eyes, refer to 86 10 ... REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYE .

Remove lashing eyes (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Lashing Eyes

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Remove protective caps (1) on left/right.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Caps

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Release hexagon screws (1) and countersunk head screws (2) on left/right.

Remove bar.

Installation:

For hexagon screw, Tightening Torque: 86 10 2AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

For countersunk head screw, Tightening Torque: 86 10 3AZ, see 86 10 PLATFORM .

Fig 3: Identifying Hexagon Screws & Countersunk Head Screws

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