REPLACEMENT PART 3 OF 6 - Detach protective film of the bonding surface

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Detach the protective film off of the new gasket by approx. 15 cm using the lug.

IMPORTANT: Once the protective film has been removed, do not under any circumstances touch the exposed bonding surface.