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Version A

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NOTE: Grommet (3) must not be pulled out of the bulkhead, as correct feeding in is not possible in installed state.

Release screw (1).

Hold down grommet (3) and pull out tension strut (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 1: Removing Tension Strut
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Installation note: 

Replace screws.

Feed tension strut (1) carefully into the grommet (2).

Tighten screws to torque and then tighten to angle of rotation using special tool 00 9 120 .

Tightening torque 51 71 2AZ .

Fig 2: Installing Tension Strut Into Grommet
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