86 10 ... Disassembly of front apron

Drill out rivets (1) on lower apron edge.

Fig 1: Lower Apron Edge Rivets

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Remove sealing compound (1).

Drill out rivets (2).

Installation: 

Use Sikaflex 221 as sealing compound.

Fig 2: Sealing Compound And Rivets

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Press side sections (1) to side in direction of arrow. Tilt center section (2) downwards and remove to side.

Installation: 

Use Sikaflex 221 as sealing compound.

Fig 3: Front Apron Side Edge, Center Section And Removal Directions

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