Removing the center cowl upper part

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Loosen screws (1).

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Loosen screws (1).
Remove the center cowl upper part.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Driving without the strut brace/front-end strut or tension strut is not permitted.

NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.

Remove the tension strut on the shock tower.
Version A:
Loosen screws (1) and (2).

Remove tension strut (3) at the shock tower upwards.

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NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
Remove the tension strut on the shock tower.
Version B:
Loosen screws (1) and (2).

Remove tension strut (3) at the shock tower upwards.
Release the screws at the marked points.
Remove the center cowl upper part (1).

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