51 71 380 Removing and installing/replacing vibration damper

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

• Remove BATTERY .

Release screws (1) and remove battery carrier (2).

Tightening torque 51 71 14AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And Battery Carrier

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Replacement: 

Release nuts (1) and remove vibration absorber (2) from battery carrier (3).

Tightening torque 51 71 15AZ .

Fig 2: Identifying Vibration Absorber From Battery Carrier And Nuts

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