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86 10... Disassembly of licence plate mounting plate

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CAUTION: Once the connecting screws (1) have been removed, the closing spring of the hinge retracts. Risk of trapping!

Release screws (1) in loading ramp frame (2) on left and right sides.

Installation 

Use new self-locking nuts.

Tightening Torque,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 7AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Loading Ramp Frame With Screws
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