Removing Side Step (Skidpad)

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Fig 1: Identifying Installation Position Of Side Step

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Remove side step.

Fig 2: Removing Side Step
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1. 1.1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- on rear wheel housing liner -2- in the lower area -arrow- .
2. 1.2. Lift off rear wheel housing liner -1- in the lower area -arrow A- and unscrew fastening screw -2- (-arrow B- ).
  
  Fig 3: Loosening Side Step
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3. 1.3. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove side step -2- by pulling it downwards with the help of an assistant -arrow- .
  
  Fig 4: Removing Side Step And Fastening Screws
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Remove side-step brackets.

Fig 5: Removing Side-Step Bracket
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1. 2.1. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove rear bracket -2- .
2. 2.2. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove centre bracket -2- .
  
  Fig 6: Removing Centre Bracket
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3. 2.3. Unscrew fastening screws -1- and remove front bracket -2- .
  
  Fig 7: Removing Front Bracket
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