Removing Self-Tapping Screws

Precondition

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION

Observe the procedure for repair stage 3.
For additional information see: 41 00... Repair method for repair stage 3
For information about stripping and rebuilding operations, refer to the surrounding text in the AIR. See the FRU number.

Preliminary work

Follow-up work

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Remove the sealant with a wire brush attachment (1).
Completely remove the sealant from the screw head (2).

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Vertically position the battery-powered drill (1) using special tool 2 411 349 on the self-tapping screw and release the self-tapping screw.

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