Pre-Fitting Linkage For Rear Cover

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Secure the linkage -1- on the workbench or assembly stands.

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Cover Pre-Fitting Linkage
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Position the strut at the left and right -2- on the linkage -1- and screw in the fastening screw -3- slightly.
Pre-fit the rear covers.

Fig 2: Identifying Rear Covers Screws
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1. 3.1. Position the rear cover at the sides -1- on the linkage -2- and align it.
2. 3.2. Fit fastening screws -3- on the rear cover at the sides -1- and screw in slightly.
3. 3.3. Guide in rear cover at the center -5- horizontally at the bottom, latch it and then swivel it up.
4. 3.4. Fit the fastening screw -4- and screw in slightly.
Adjust the rear cover at the sides -1- with respect to the rear cover at the center -2- according to the joining plan. → Gap dimension A: 5 mm 1.5 mm

Fig 3: Adjusting Rear Covers
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