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Disassembling and assembling front cover

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Fig 1: Identifying Front Cover
G03129728Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Fig 2: Disassembling And Assembling Front Cover Components
G03129729Courtesy of PORSCHE OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.
FRONT COVER DISASSEMBLING AND ASSEMBLING PROCEDURE

No. Designation Qty. Removal Installation
1 Covers 1   Adjust cover -1-  . See Fig 2 .
2 Rubber pads 2 Unscrew rubber pads -2-  . See Fig 2 . Screw in rubber pads -2-  . See Fig 2 .
3 Self-adhesive label tire pressure 1    
4 Combination screw M6 x 12 2   Tightening torque:-10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)- 
5 Upper part of the lock   Take upper part of lock -5-1-  . See Fig 2 . Fasten upper part of lock -5-1-4-  . See Fig 2 .
6 Tapping nut 2 Unscrew tapping nut -6-  . See Fig 2 . Replace.
7 Badge on cover   Remove base -8-7-  . See Fig 2 . Insert base -8-7-6-  . See Fig 2 .
8 Base 1