86 10... Removing Rear Supports And Bracket

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Release screws (1) and remove rear support (2) from bracket (3).

Installation:

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 26AZ . See PLATFORM for specs.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws, Rear Support And Bracket

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Remove cable holders (1) from bracket (2). Release screws (3) on left and right sides of bracket (2). Drill out rivets (4) from underside of platform. Drill out rivets (5) from upper side of platform.

Installation:

Tightening Torque: refer to 86 10 27AZ . See PLATFORM for specs.

Fig 2: Identifying Cable Holders, Bracket And Rivets

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Installation:

Feed cable for rear light (1) through opening (2). Fit cable holders (4) in holes (3).

Fig 3: Identifying Rear Light, Cable Holders And Holes

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