61 31 251 Removing and installing (replacing) audio operating facility

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IMPORTANT: Read and comply with NOTES ON ESD PROTECTION (ELECTRO STATIC DISCHARGE) .

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove CID

Removal:

Release screw.

Remove audio operating facility (1) from frame (2).

Fig 1: Locating Audio Operating Facility Frame Screws

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Installation:

NOTE: Latch mechanism and screw tabs (1) on audio operating facility (2) must not be damaged or missing.

Fig 2: Locating Audio Operating Facility Screw Tabs

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Join audio operating facility (1) to frame (2).

Tighten down screw.

Tightening torque 61 31 2AZ .

Fig 3: Locating Audio Operating Facility Frame Screws

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