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General notes on repair work to tubular frame - AH88.50-P-0002-01V

Model 171.4 

Fig 1: Identifying Tubular Frame, Shackle, Striker Eye And Double-Articulated Hinges
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NOTES When the tubular frame (1) is moved by hand for adjustment work or repair, it is necessary to ensure that the tubular frame (1) is simultaneously pulled toward the rear and upward when moving in the area of the striker eye (2).

This applies even when the trunk lid is locked in the trunk lid lock. Here, it is necessary to pull the trunk lid toward the rear and simultaneously upward on the handle when moving the tubular frame (1).

This prevents the shackle (3) on the double-articulated hinges (4) from sliding over the lugs (5) on the tubular frame (1).

When attaching the tubular frame (1) to the rear center assembly, ensure that the shackle (3) is located inside the lugs (5).

If the tubular frame (1) is moved, when the lugs (5) are located over the shackles (3) or the shackles (3) are canted, the tubular frame (1) and the double-articulated hinges (4) are damaged making it necessary to replace the tubular frame (1).