86 10... Replacing bar

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NOTE: Disassembly of lashing eyes,
REFER TO 86 10... REPLACING LASHING PLATE AND LASHING EYE.

Remove lashing eyes (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Lashing Eyes

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Remove protective caps (1) on left/right.

Fig 2: Identifying Protective Cap

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Release hexagon screws (1) and countersunk head screws (2) on left/right.

Remove bar.

Installation

Tightening Torque for hexagon screw,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 2AZ.

Tightening Torque for countersunk head screw,

Refer to TIGHTENING TORQUE 86 10 3AZ.

Fig 3: Identifying Hexagon Screw And Countersunk Head Screws

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