Attachment of model identification plate to trunk lid - ra88001400505x(0505)

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Model 140 - (sedans and coupes)

Heat up trunk lid in the area of the model identification plate to approx. 40°C with radiant heater.
Mount and press in model identification plate using special tool.

Fig 1: Identifying Model Identification Plate On Trunk Lid
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Special tools

Sedans =140 589 03 23 00

Coupes =140 589 21 23 00

Fig 2: Identifying Model Identification Plate

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Special tools

Fig 3: Identifying Special Tool (140 589 03 23 00 75)

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Fig 4: Identifying Special Tool (140 589 21 23 00 75)

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