41 33 730 Replacing girder for left cross connection

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Necessary preliminary tasks:

Removal:

Lift out expanding rivet (1) and remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Expanding Rivet And Cover

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Release expanding rivet (1) and clip (2).

Undo screw (3) and place cover (4) with hood seal to one side.

Release coupling (5) from support for cross connection.

Fig 2: Expanding Rivet, Clip, Cover, Screw, And Coupling

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Release screws (1).

Fig 3: Screws

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Release 4 screws (1) and remove support (2) for cross connection.

NOTE: Shown without headlight fixture for clarity.

Fig 4: Cross Connection Support And Screws

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Installation:

Observe the "Procedure for front panel installation".

Install support (2) for cross connection. Fit all screws.

4 Tighten screws (1). Tightening torque 41 33 5AZ .

Fig 5: Cross Connection Support And Screws

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NOTE: Shown without headlight fixture for clarity.

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 41 33 4AZ .

Fig 6: Screws

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Install cover (4) together with hood seal.

Tighten screw (3).

Attach expanding rivet (1) and clip (2).

Fit coupling (5) on CROSS CONNECTION support.

Fig 7: Expanding Rivet, Clip, Cover, Screw, And Coupling

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Install cover (2) and secure with expanding rivet (1).

Fig 8: Expanding Rivet And Cover

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