41 33 731 Replace girder of right cross connection

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Preliminary work needed: 

• Remove CROSS CONNECTION 
• Remove RIGHT HEADLIGHT

Removal: 

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

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

Release deflection (5) from support for cross connection.

Fig 1: Expanding Rivets, Clip, Screw, Covers, And Deflection

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Unscrew the screws (1).

Fig 2: Screws

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Remove the oil filler neck (1).

Release screw and nuts (2).

Fig 3: Oil Filler Neck, Screw And Nuts

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

Fig 4: Cross Connection Support And Screws

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Installation: 

Follow PROCEDURE FOR INSTALLING FRONT PANEL .

Install support (2) for cross connection. Tighten all screws hand-tight.

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

Fig 5: Cross Connection Support And Screws

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Tighten screw and nuts (1).

Tightening torque 41 33 3AZ .

Fig 6: Oil Filler Neck, Screw And Nuts

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Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 41 33 4AZ .

Fig 7: Screws

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Install covers (4) together with hood seal. Tighten screw (3).

Fasten expanding rivets (1) and clip (2).

Mount deflection (5) on cross connection support.

Fig 8: Expanding Rivets, Clip, Screw, Covers, And Deflection

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