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

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Remove BOTTOM STEERING BOX COVER .

Slacken nut (1).

Release expanding rivet (2) and remove cover (3).

Tightening torque 51 75 1AZ .

Installation note:

Replace damaged expanding rivet.

Make sure cover is correctly positioned.

Fig 1: Identifying Expanding Rivet, Cover And Nut

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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)
Cover (4) overlaps rear cover (1)
Cover (3) overlaps all covers

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Cover And Front Cover
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