51 48... Replace the heat insulation for the tunnel

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NOTE: For F10 M5 and F12/F13 M6, it must be retrofitted when replacing the heat insulation.

Cut the marked area of the heat insulation (1) off along the broken line (2).

Dimension "A" approx. 80 mm.

Flatten down the cutting edges (3) slightly to prevent sharp outer edges.

Fig 1: Identifying Heat Insulation And Line

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