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31 10 010 Removing and installing/replacing reinforcement plate

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IMPORTANT: Observe safety instructions for raising the vehicle
Driving without  reinforcement plate is not permitted!

Necessary preliminary work: 

Release screws (1).

Remove reinforcement plate (2).

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 31 10 2AZ

Fig 1: Identifying Reinforcement Plate And Screws
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