Removing the acoustic cover

Preliminary work

Refer to REMOVING SUSPENSION STRUT BRACE .

WARNING: Hot surfaces
Risk of burning!

Perform all work only on components that have cooled down

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the acoustic cover/design cover
Jerky movements during disassembly and application of excessive force during installation may result in breakage of the acoustic cover/design cover

Disassemble or mount the acoustic cover/design cover carefully
Disassemble or mount snap-lock couplings of the ball pivots one after the other
Disassemble or mount the acoustic cover/design cover only at temperatures > 20°C
Use only distilled water as an auxiliary material during installation, no lubricants

Release the acoustic cover (1) upwards out of the rubber mounts (markings)

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