Insulator Removal Note

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NOTE:

The insulator is installed using rivets.

Push out the mandrel using a hammer and punch (2-2.8 mm {0.08-0.11 in} diameter ).

Fig 1: Pushing Out Mandrel Using Hammer And Punch
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Remove the flange using a drill (5 mm {0.2 in} drill bit ).

Fig 2: Removing Flange Using Drill

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