Cut out cover with cutting wire - AR82.70-P-8952-02EW

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MODEL 117.3

MODEL 166, 172.4, 218

MODEL 212.0/2 as of model year 2011

MODEL 222

MODEL 292

The cover (1) is destroyed when cut out and it has to be replaced.

Fig 1: Placing Wire Around Adhesive Bead Of Cover

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Cut cutting wire (2) to a length of approx. 50 cm and fasten at both ends to pull handle (3).
Place cutting wire (2) on left around adhesive bead of cover (1) and cut adhesive material.
Move cutting wire (2) upwards against the cover (1). Otherwise the paint will be damaged.

Fig 2: Placing Wire On Right Around Adhesive Bead Of Cover

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Place cutting wire (2) on right around adhesive bead of cover (1) and cut adhesive material.
Move cutting wire (2) upwards against the cover (1). Otherwise the paint will be damaged.
Remove cover (1).
The cover (1) can be removed by hand once the adhesive bead has been cut completely.