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51 24 165 Removing and installing/replacing side left or right buffer stops on rear lid (Version 1)

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NOTE: The operation is described on the left side; proceed in the same way for the right side.

Press plug (1) on buffer stop (2) in direction of arrow.

IMPORTANT: Plugs must not drop into rear lid.

Installation: 

Adjust both buffer stops (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Buffer Stop
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