Front Cover Removal Note

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Adhere protective tape in the shaded area shown in the figure and remove the clips using a fastener remover inserted in the position indicated by the arrow.

Fig 1: Identifying Front Cover Clips & Protective Tape
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Remove the front cover in the direction shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Removing Front Cover
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