51 47... Removing and installing/replacing cover of cross member

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Necessary preliminary tasks

Fold backrests forwards.
Fold up and lock roll-up cover

NOTE: For a better view surrounding components have been omitted.

Unclip cover of cross member (1) at marked locations and remove cover.

Fig 1: Identifying Cross Member

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Installation note:

Replace faulty clips.

Klipp (1) = yellow

Klipp (2) = White

Replacement

Modify clips (1) and (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Clips

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