13 71... Removing bottom sound insulation (N47 D16/20 K/U/O/T 1)

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Lower front axle support . See 31 11 506 LOWERING/RAISING FRONT AXLE SUPPORT (UNIVERSAL LIFTER) .

Release screws (1).

Remove holder (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Front Axle Support Holder Screws

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Release screws (1).

Feed out and remove sound insulation (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Sound Insulation Screws

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