Removing Self-Tapping Screws

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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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