86 10 ... Replacing lashing plate and lashing eye

Releasing lashing eye

Pull spring bar (1) upwards in direction of arrow A. Slide lashing eye (3) in direction of arrow B and remove from lashing plate (2).

Fig 1: Removing Lashing Eye

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Release countersunk head screws (1) and remove lashing plate.

Fig 2: Removing Lashing Plate

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Installation: 

Tightening torque, 15 Nm.

Locking lashing eye

Position lashing eye (1) on circular openings on lashing plate (2). Press lashing eye (1) in direction of arrow A into lashing plate (2). In this position, slide lashing eye (1) in direction of arrow B. Spring bar (3) snaps in, anchors and secures lashing eye (1) in lashing plate (2).

Fig 3: Positioning Lashing Eye

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