Engine Cover

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Removing

-- Pull the corners of the engine cover up in the -direction of arrows- and off of the ball studs.

Fig 1: Identifying Direction To Pull Engine Cover

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Installing

CAUTION:

Check the position of the four mounting elements (ball sockets) before installing the engine cover. Bring them back into the correct position if necessary. Otherwise the engine cover will be damaged.

-- Press the ball sockets on the engine cover into the correct installed position, if necessary.

Fig 2: Identifying Ball Sockets Correct Installed Position

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-- Position the engine cover on the ball studs and press down the corners onto the ball studs.