General body repairs, exterior
Removing and installing Bowden cable
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Removing
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Note
The towing bracket is not to be removed completely. Bolts -10- are specifically designed to make removal difficult.

- Loosen towing bracket → Chapter and pull it out slightly.
- Use pliers to unscrew bolts -10-, and remove cover -9-.
- Turn rotating plate -8- a little, and remove Bowden cable -7-.
- Loosen bolt -5- and hexagon nut -1-, and remove gearbox -3- together with both Bowden cables -2 and 7-.
Installing Note
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- Secure gearbox -3- with new bolt -5-, washer -4- and hexagon nut -1-.
- Attach Bowden cable -7- to rotating plate.
- Secure new cover -9- using new bolts -8-.
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