Fuel tank insulator removal note

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NOTE:

The fuel tank insulator are installed using rivets.

Push out the mandrel using a hammer and punch (2-2.8 mm {0.08-0.11 in} diameter).

Fig 1: Pushing Out Mandrel Using Hammer And Punch
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Remove the flange using a drill (5 mm {0.20 in} drill bit).

Fig 2: Removing Flange Using Drill

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