Collector Cover: Removal

CAUTION: The operation must be carefully performed; otherwise the collector cover may be damaged.

Remove the clip holding the collector cover.

Fig 1: Locating Collector Cover Clip Holding
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Insert a cloth, etc. (A) between the collector cover and bulkhead.
NOTE: This procedure is required to prevent the collector cover from touching the vehicle during collector cover removal.

Fig 2: Inserting Cloth, ETC Between Collector Cover And Bulkhead
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Remove the bushing inserted section, and remove the collector cover.
1. Hold the shaded section (A) of the collector cover LH side by hand, and lift up the section (B) in the direction of the arrow with fingers to remove the bushing inserted section.
  CAUTION: When removing the collector cover from the collector cover bracket, lift up in parallel to the insertion direction of installation part.
  
  Fig 3: Caution - When Removing Collector Cover From Collector Cover Bracket
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  NOTE: Be careful not to deform the collector cover when holding the shaded section (A) by hand.
  
  Fig 4: Caution - Be Careful Not To Deform Collector Cover When Holding Shaded Section By Hand
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2. Hold the shaded section (A) of the collector cover RH side by hand, and lift up the section (B) in the direction of the arrow with fingers to remove the bushing inserted section. Then, remove the collector cover.
  CAUTION: When removing the collector cover from the collector cover bracket, lift up in parallel to the insertion direction of installation part.
  
  Fig 5: Caution - When Removing Collector Cover From Collector Cover Bracket
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  NOTE: Be careful not to deform the collector cover when holding the shaded section (A) by hand.
  
  Fig 6: Caution - Be Careful Not To Deform Collector Cover When Holding Shaded Section By Hand
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