51 71... Removing and installing/replacing units compartment partition wall

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove COWL PANEL COVER PANEL .

Middle partition wall:

Release screws (1).

Lever out cable clip (2).

Remove partition wall (3).

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Strut Dome Cover, Cable Clip And Screws

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Left/right partition wall:

Release screws (1 and 4).

Unscrew screws (2) and lay cable clip (3) slightly towards front.

Fig 2: Identifying Compartment Partition Wall, Cable Clip And Screws

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Release screws (1 and 2).

Remove partition wall (3).

Installation note:

Make sure partition wall is installed in correct position.

Fig 3: Identifying Compartment Partition Wall Screws

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