86 10 ... Replacing Gaiter

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Position brake lever fully towards rear.

Release screws (1) and (2) and remove. Pull off towing attachment (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Tightening Torque. Refer to TRAILERS - TIGHTENING TORQUES - ALPINA .

Fig 1: Pulling Off Towing Attachment

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Pull off gaiter (1) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Pulling Off Gaiter

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