65 50... Removing and installing/replacing friction hinges for rear cabin monitor

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with notes on PROTECTION AGAINST ELECTROSTATIC DAMAGE (ESD PROTECTION)

Do not damage or scratch display.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove REAR CABIN MONITOR

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque: see 1AZ in 65 50 REAR-COMPARTMENT MONITOR .

Remove cover (3) from rear cabin monitor (4), unclipping plug (2) and feed out cable.

Installation:

Make sure cover (3) is correctly seated on rear cabin monitor (4).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover, Rear Cabin Monitor, Unclipping Plug And Screws

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Unfasten screws (2).

Tightening torque: see 2AZ in 65 50 REAR-COMPARTMENT MONITOR .

Remove friction hinges (1) from rear cabin monitor (3).

Installation:

Observe gap dimension adjustment when screwing friction hinges (2) to rear cabin monitor (3) on left and right.

Gap dimensions:

0.9 mm
1.5 mm

Fig 2: Identifying Gap Dimension Between Friction Hinges And Rear Cabin Monitor
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