51 47 065 Removing and installing/replacing cover at front left or right entrance: Notes

The NOTES on component bonding with double-sided adhesive tape serve as the basis for these repair instructions and must be observed without fail.

Cover can not be reused.

Sever the double-sided adhesive tape of cover (1) with CUTTING CORD (2) and PULLING HANDLES (3).

Detach cover (1) and dispose of it.

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Cord And Handles

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Clean bonding surface.

Bond on new cover (1) in accordance with dimension (x and y).

x= 4 to 4.5 mm parallel to entrance edge

y = 30 mm protrusion to joint of cover (2)

NOTE: If the cover (1) is only replaced on one side, the dimensions (x and y) from the other side must be used.

Fig 2: Identifying Dimensions

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