86 10... Removing loading ramp lock

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Unscrew bolts (1).

Installation

Tightening Torque,

Fig 1: Identifying Loading Ramp Lock Bolts

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Pass lever (1) of rotary striker lock (2) out of square hole (3) by twisting from side to side.

Fig 2: Identifying Lever Of Rotary Striker Lock With Square Hole

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Unscrew bolts (1).

Installation

Opening for securing clip (2) points to front or rear.

Square-head nut (3) rests with its square surface parallel to bearing pedestal (4).

Tightening Torque,

Fig 3: Identifying Clip, Square-Head Nut With Bearing Pedestal And Loading Ramp Bolt

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Raise edge (1) of securing clip and slide in direction of arrow towards rear.

Detach bearing pedestal (2).

Fig 4: Sliding Edge Of Securing Clip

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Installation

Install bearing pedestal (1) on stub (3) of locking bracket (3).

Off-center bore (4) in bearing pedestal (1) points with short distance (A) to locking bracket (3).

Fig 5: Identifying Bearing Pedestal On Stub Of Locking Bracket

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