86 10... Removing rear supports and bracket: Installation

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Tightening Torque, 86 10 26AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Support With Bracket And Screws

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Remove cable holders (1) from bracket (2).

Release screws (3) on left and right sides of bracket (2). Drill out rivets (4) from underside of platform. Drill out rivets (5) from upper side of platform.

Tightening Torque, 86 10 27AZ.

Fig 1: Identifying Cable Holders, Bracket, Screws And Rivets

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Feed cable for rear light (1) through opening (2). Fit cable holders (4) in holes (3).

Fig 1: Fitting Cable Holders In Holes

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