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51 64 010 Removing and installing/replacing left or right V-support

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IMPORTANT: Driving without V-support is not permissible (risk of damage to body).

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Undo screw (1) on upper V-support (2).

Tightening torque 51 64 1AZ .

Undo screw (3) on V-support (2) on left or right.

Tightening torque 51 64 1AZ .

Remove V-support (2) on left or right.

Fig 1: Identifying V-Support Screw
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