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Remove/install longitudinal member paneling - AR88.80-P-6000MCC

MODEL 451.3/4 

Fig 1: Identifying Longitudinal Member Paneling Components
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REMOVING Removal 
1 Remove expansion clip (2) at front and rear from longitudinal member paneling (1).
2 Unclip catch hook (4) on longitudinal member paneling (1) from longitudinal member (5).
3 Carefully pull longitudinal member paneling (1) toward outside in front area and slide toward rear until bracket (arrow A) separates from guide (arrow C).
4 Carefully pull longitudinal member paneling (1) in front area toward outside, slide toward rear and remove.
5 Unscrew brackets (3) still located on the threaded studs (arrows B) on the longitudinal member (5).
INSTALLING Install 
6 Insert brackets (3) into guides on longitudinal member paneling (1).
7 Position bracket (arrow A) in guide (arrow C) and clip brackets (3) on longitudinal member paneling (1) into threaded studs (arrows B) on longitudinal member (5).
8 Clip catch hook (4) on longitudinal member paneling (1) into longitudinal member (5).
9 Install expansion clip (2) on longitudinal member paneling (1) at front and rear.