Replacing the drip guard

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Fig 1: Identifying Drip Guard And Blind Rivets

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The drip guard is bonded into place.

Try to pull the drip guard away in one piece.

NOTE:

Replace the drip guard if it is damaged.

The drip guard is secured by two blind rivets.

NOTE:

Drill out one of the rivets then move the drip guard to one side.

Fig 2: Identifying Blind Rivets For Drip Guard

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Install:

In reverse order.

Rivet the drip guard into place.

NOTE:

Always use new blind rivets, P/N 982565 .