51 71... Removing and installing/replacing top left steering box cover

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove BOTTOM STEERING BOX COVER .

Release screws (1, 2).

Tightening torque 51 75 1AZ .

Release expanding rivet (4) and remove cover (3).

Installation note:

Replace damaged expanding rivet.

Make sure cover is correctly positioned.

Make sure screws are installed in correct positions.

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivet, Cover And Screws

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IMPORTANT: Make sure all covers in wheel arch are correctly seated in relation to each other:

Rear cover (1) overlaps front cover (2) and cover (3) in area (B)
Cover (4) overlaps rear cover (1)
Cover (3) overlaps covers (2, 4) and cover (1) in area (A)

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Cover And Front Cover
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