51 75... Removing and installing/replacing left or right tank cover

Operations on right side analogous to left side shown. Use graphics in a mirror-inverted way.

Release all screws (2).

Unscrew nut (3).

Feed out tank cover (1) towards rear above tension strut (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Tank Cover, Tension Strut, Nut And Screws

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