BRP Can-Am Commander 2014 Series Manual

SIDE-BY-SIDE
VEHICLES
PREDELIVERY
Bulletin
July 4th, 2013 Subject:Predelivery Inspection Can-Am™
Commander™ Series
No. 2014-2
COMMANDER
YEAR ENGINE MODEL MODEL NUMBER SERIAL
NUMBER
STD 6CEA, 6CEB, 6CEC
DPS 6TEA, 6TEB
800R
XT 6DEA, 6DEB, 6DEC
STD 6AEA, 6AEB
DPS 6PEA
XT 6BEA, 6BEB, 6BED, 6BEE, 6BEF, 6BEG, 6BEH
XT-P 6EEA, 6EEB, 6EEC
2014
1000
LTD 6GEA, 6GEB, 6GED
All
Printed in Canada. (tbl2014-003 en JT)
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page Page
IMPORTANT NOTICE ........................ 3
UNCRATING................................... 4
Crate Cover Removal ........................... 4
Vehicle Removal from Crate (All except LTD) 5
Vehicle Removal from Crate (All LTD Models) 9
PARTS TO BE INSTALLED................. 14
Battery ........................................... 14
Tail Gate Installation............................ 15
Shock Absorber Installation ................... 15
Cage Installation ............................... 19
Seat Belt Installation (All except CE
Models) .......................................... 21
Seat Belt Installation (CE Models)............ 22
Shoulder Guard Installation.................... 22
Lateral Net Installation......................... 23
Central Mirror (LTD CE Models Only)........ 23
Sport Visor (LTD Models) ...................... 24
Rear Wind Screen (LTD Models) ............. 26
Roof Middle Section (LTD Models) .......... 26
Rear Speakers (LTD Models).................. 27
Seats ............................................. 29
Half Windshield (LTD Models) ................ 29
Mirrors (CE Models Only) ..................... 31
Mudguards (CE Models Only) ................ 33
Accessories Installation........................ 33
Vehicle Decals................................... 33
FLUIDS......................................... 34
Fuel............................................... 34
Engine Oil........................................ 34
Engine Coolant.................................. 35
SET-UP......................................... 36
Tires Pressure................................... 36
Wheel Beadlock ................................ 37
Protective Materials............................ 37
Recall or Factory-directed Modification...... 37
B.U.D.S. PROGRAMMING................. 37
Diagnostic Connector Location ............... 37
Connecting the PC to the Vehicle ............ 37
How to Establish Communication Using
B.U.D.S. Software.............................. 38
Saving Changes and Exiting the B.U.D.S.
Session........................................... 40
ADJUSTMENTS ............................. 41
Suspension Adjustments Guideline.......... 41
Suspension Factory Settings.................. 41
Spring Preload Adjustment (Front and Rear) 42
Shock Damping Adjustments (Front and
Rear).............................................. 43
Air Controlled Suspension (ACS) ............. 44
ASSEMBLY INSPECTION.................. 44
FINAL INSPECTION ......................... 44
Vehicle Test Run................................ 44
Vehicle Cleaning ................................ 44
Delivery To Customer.......................... 44
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS............ 45
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IMPORTANT NOTICE
IMPORTANT NOTICE
This bulletin must be used in conjunction with the check list enclosed in the bag with the OPERATOR’S
GUIDE
.Makesurethat PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST is completed and signed.
WARNING
To obtain warranty coverage, predelivery procedures must be performed by an authorized BRP
Can-Am SSV dealer/distributor. Apply all necessary torques as indicated.
NOTE: The information and components/system descriptions contained in this document are correct at
the time of publication. BRP however, maintains a policy of continuous improvement of its products with-
out imposing upon itself any obligation to install them on products previously manufactured.
Due to late changes, there might be some differences between the manufactured product and the de-
scriptions and/or specifications in this document. BRP reserves the right at any time to discontinue or
change specifications, designs, features, models or equipment without incurring obligation.
The illustrations in this document show the typical construction of the different assemblies and may not
reproduce the full detail or exact shape of the parts. However, they represent parts that have the same
or similar function.
The content of this bulletin is designed as a guideline only. All mechanics performing predelivery
procedures should have attended the current model year service training.
Further information or inquiries should be directed to your service representative and/or specific
SHOP MANUAL sections.
Please complete the
PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST for each vehicle and retain a customer-signed
copy.
Make sure the customer receives the
OPERATOR’S GUIDE , PREDELIVERY CHECK LIST signed
copy and
SAFETY DVD .
WARNING
Torque wrench tightening specifications must be strictly adhered to. Where specified, install new
locking devices (e.g. lock tabs, elastic stop nuts). If the efficiency of a locking device is impaired,
it must be renewed.
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UNCRATING
UNCRATING
Crate Cover Removal
1. Carefully lay the crate on its bottom on a firm,
level surface.
NOTICE Allowing the crate to drop may cause
serious damages to vehicle.
2. Remove all screws retaining crate cover to
crate base. Use a Robertson screwdriver #2
(square tip).
tbl2013-009-001_a
3. Carefully cut both ends of crate tarpaulin to lo-
cate the rear of vehicle.
4. Cut straps on the top of crate on both ends.
tbl2012-003-001_a
5. Cut tarpaulin at the end where the rear of vehi-
cle is located
tbl2013-009-001_b
1. Cut tarpaulin
6. At the same end, cut the wood piece at top
corners using a jig saw.
7. Cut nails along vertical post retaining rear end
of crate to the side panels.
tbl2013-009-002_a
1. Cut top corner
2. Cut nails along vertical post
8. Pull out the end cover.
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UNCRATING
tbl2013-009-003_a
PULLING OUT REAR END COVER
NOTICE Removing the crate end at the rear of
vehicle allows crate removal without damag-
ing vehicle.
9. Assisted by another person, tilt the crate.
tbl2013-009-004_a
NOTICE
Remove rear end cover BEFORE top cover.
1. Rear end cover removed
Vehicle Removal from Crate (All
except LTD)
1. Remove protective wrapping from the vehicle.
tbl2012-003-002_a
1. Protective wrapping
2. Remove both sections of the cage from vehicle.
2.1 Cut locking ties securing the rear and the
front sections of the cage to the wood
frame.
tbl2011-001-005_a
2.2 Remove screws securing the rear section
ofthecagetowoodframe.
tbl2011-001-006_a
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UNCRATING
tbl2011-001-007_a
2.3 Remove rear section of cage from the
wood frame.
tbl2011-001-021_b
1. Rear section of cage
2.4 Remove carriage bolts securing the front
section of cage to steel support.
tbl2014-003-501_a
1. Carriage bolt
2.5 Remove front section of cage from the
wood frame.
tbl2011-001-021_c
1. Front section of cage
3. Remove screws retaining wood frame to steel
supports.
tbl2011-001-010_a
tbl2014-003-001_a
4. Move the wood frame forward and remove it.
5. Remove steel supports from the front fenders.
Discard bolts and support.
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UNCRATING
tbl2011-001-009
6. Remove seats from vehicle.
6.1 Remove screw securing the top of the
backrest to wood support.
tbl2011-001-013
6.2 Lift the bottom of the seat and remove
seat from vehicle.
7. Cut retaining straps and remove wood support.
tbl2011-001-014
8. Cut front and rear straps retaining the vehicle to
crate base.
tbl2011-001-015_a
FRONT OF VEHICLE
tbl2011-001-016_a
REAR OF VEHICLE
9. Remove parts from the rear cargo lower com-
partment.
tbl2011-001-017
TYPICAL
Unlatch tail gate and discard bungee cord and
packing material.
Remove tail gate from cargo box.
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UNCRATING
tbl2013-005-004_a
1. Tail gate
10. Cut the front and rear of crate base.
tbl2011-001-055
FRONT OF VEHICLE
tbl2011-001-056
REAR OF VEHICLE
11. Prepare 4 pieces of wood:
– 2 pieces of 2x6 by 1.78 m (70 in)
– 2 pieces of 2x6 by 1.27 m (50 in)
12. Install the jack under a frame member, in line
with a suspension arm.
tbl2011-001-057
13. Lift the front of vehicle just enough to place
the pieces of wood (1.78 m (70 in)) between
wheel and base crate, as illustrated below.
tbl2011-001-023_a
1. 2x6 by 1.78 m (70 in)
2. Crate braces
NOTE: Position the 2x6 over crate braces. The
rear of the 2x6 must be halfway on brace.
tbl2011-001-058_a
1. 2x6
2. Crate braces
14. Lower the front of the vehicle and repeat the
procedure at the rear.
14.1 Place the jack under the hitch to lift the
rear of the vehicle.
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UNCRATING
tbl2011-001-059
14.2 Position the 2x6 on crate braces. Place
both 2x6 end to end.
tbl2011-001-060_a
1. 2x6 by 1.27 m (50 in)
2. Crate braces
3. Pieces of wood end to end
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. Place the shift lever on N position and care-
fully move the vehicle forward out of the crate
base.
17. Position the shifter lever on PARK and install
the required parts and accessories. Refer to
PARTSTOBEINSTALLED .
Vehicle Removal from Crate (All
LTD Models)
1. Remove protective wrapping from the vehicle.
tbl2012-003-002_a
1. Protective wrapping
2. Remove bungees securing the roof middle sec-
tion on rear cargo box.
tbl2013-005-400_a
1. Bungees
3. Remove the roof middle section, the rear wind
screen and the predelivery box #1 from the
cargo box.
NOTE: On CE models, also remove the predeliv-
ery box #3.
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UNCRATING
tbl2013-005-401_a
1. Predelivery box #1
2. Predelivery box #2
3. Predelivery box #3 (CE models only)
4. Rear wind screen
4. Remove both sections of the cage from vehicle.
4.1 Cut locking ties securing the rear and the
front sections of the cage to the wood
frame.
tbl2011-001-005_a
4.2 Remove screws securing the rear section
ofthecagetowoodframe.
tbl2011-001-006_a
tbl2011-001-007_a
4.3 Remove rear section of cage from the
wood frame.
tbl2011-001-021_b
1. Rear section of cage
4.4 Remove carriage bolts securing the front
section of cage to steel support.
tbl2014-003-501_a
1. Carriage bolt
4.5 Remove front section of cage from the
wood frame.
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UNCRATING
tbl2011-001-021_c
1. Front section of cage
5. Remove screws retaining wood frame to steel
supports.
tbl2011-001-010_a
tbl2014-003-001_a
6. Move the wood frame forward and remove it.
7. Remove steel supports from the front fenders.
Discard bolts and support.
tbl2011-001-009
8. Detach bungees retaining half windshield and
sport visor to seats.
tbl2012-003-008_a
1. Bungees
9. Remove seats from vehicle.
9.1 Cut locking ties securing the headrest to
the wood support.
9.2 Lift the bottom of the seat and remove
seat from vehicle.
tbl2012-003-009
10. Cut retaining straps and remove wood sup-
ports.
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UNCRATING
tbl2012-003-010_a
TYPICAL – PASSENGER SIDE
1. Retaining strap
11. Cut front and rear straps retaining the vehicle
to crate base.
tbl2011-001-015_a
FRONT OF VEHICLE
tbl2011-001-016_a
REAR OF VEHICLE
12. Remove parts from the rear cargo lower com-
partment.
–Prede
livery box #2
– GPS.
tbl2011-001-017
Unlatch tail gate and discard bungee cord and
packing material.
Remove tail gate from cargo box.
tbl2013-005-004_a
1. Tail gate
13. On CE models, remove mirrors from the glove
box.
14. Cut the front and rear of crate base.
tbl2011-001-055
FRONT OF VEHICLE
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UNCRATING
tbl2011-001-056
REAR OF VEHICLE
15. Prepare 4 pieces of wood:
– 2 pieces of 2x6 by 1.78 m (70 in)
– 2 pieces of 2x6 by 1.27 m (50 in)
16. Install the jack under a frame member, in line
with a suspension arm.
tbl2011-001-057
17. Lift the front of vehicle just enough to place
the pieces of wood (1.78 m (70 in)) between
wheel and base crate, as illustrated below.
tbl2011-001-023_a
1. 2x6 by 1.78 m (70 in)
2. Crate braces
NOTE: Position the 2x6 over crate braces. The
rear of the 2x6 must be halfway on brace.
tbl2011-001-058_a
1. 2x6
2. Crate braces
18. Lower the front of the vehicle and repeat the
procedure attherear.
18.1 Place the jack under the hitch to lift the
rear of the vehicle.
tbl2011-001-059
18.2 Position the 2x6 (1.27 m (50 in)) on crate
braces. Place both 2x6 end to end.
tbl2011-001-060_a
1. 2x6 by 1.27 m (50 in)
2. Crate braces
3. Pieces of wood end to end
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Place the shift lever on N position and care-
fully move the vehicle forward out of the crate
base.
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PARTS TO BE INSTALLED
21. Position the shifter lever on PARK and install
the required parts and accessories. Refer to
PARTSTOBEINSTALLED .
PARTS TO BE INSTALLED
Ensure that the following parts are provided with
the vehicle.
ALL EXCEPT LTD
DESCRIPTION QTY
Tail gate 1
Front shock absorber kit 1
Rear shock absorber kit 1
Shoulder guard 2
Predelivery kit 1
Can-Am decal (XT-P model only) 1
Mudguard kit (CE models only) 1
Mirrors (CE models only) 1
LTD MODELS
PARTS LOCATION QTY
Tail gate In the cargo box 1
Predelivery box #1 In the cargo box 1
Predelivery box #2 Inside lower cargo
box 1
GPS Inside lower cargo
box 1
Mirrors
(CE models only) Inside glove box 1
Roof middle
section In the cargo box 1
Rear wind screen In the cargo box 1
Half windshield Inside vehicle, on
seats 1
Sport visor Inside vehicle, on
seats 1
Rear speakers Inside predelivery
box #11
Predelivery box #3 In the cargo box 1
Battery
Battery Removal
WARNING
Battery BLACK (–) lead must always be dis-
connected first and connected last. Never
charge or boost battery while installed on
vehicle.
1. From underneath dash, unscrew battery holder
retaining nut.
2. Remove battery holder.
tbl2011-001-018_a
1. Bracket retaining nut
2. Battery holder
3. Remove the battery. Keep the bag with battery
fastener for installation.
Battery Preparation
Refer to the CAN-AM SIDE-BY-SIDE VEHI-
CLES BATTERIES ACTIVATION, CHARGING
AND MAINTENANCE BULLETIN (2014-1)
and
to instructions notice attached to battery for
proper activating, charging and maintenance
procedure.
Battery Installation
NOTE: The battery should be installed only when
properly activated and charged.
1. Install the battery in its rack.
2.
Make sure to position the negative POST up-
wards.
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PARTSTOBEINSTALLED
tbs2012-007-001_a
ALL EXCEPT XTANDLTD
1. Negative cables (Black)
2. Positive cable (Red)
tbs2012-007-002_a
XT AND LTD
1. Negative cables (Black)
2. Positive cables (Red)
3. Install battery holder and tighten the retaining
nut.
PARTS TORQUE
Battery holder nut 10 N•m (89 lbf•in)
4. Connect the RED (+) lead using provided screw
and nut.
5. Connect the BLACK (–) lead on the top post.
Tail Gate Installation
Install tail gate to cargo box.
Secure tail gate to cargo box hooks.
tbl2013-005-002_a
1. Tail gate
2. Secure into hooks
3. Secure both straps
Shock Absorber Installation
Shock Absorbers Identification
When installing shock absorbers, make sure not
to mix front and rear shock absorbers.
All except XT-P Models
Front and rear shock absorbers can be easily iden-
tified by comparing the lower attachment point.
tbl2011-001-063_a
1. Rear
2. Front
Also, the 4th digit of the spring part number indi-
cates its mounting location.
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PARTS TO BE INSTALLED
tbl2013-005-001_a
0=Rear
2 = Front
XT-P Models
Front and rear shock absorbers can be easily iden-
tified by comparing the bottom bumper and
the position of the low speed compression
adjuster.
tbl2011-001-071_a
FRONT – SPRING REMOVED FOR CLARITY
1. Long bumper
2. Low speed compression adjuster on the side
tbl2011-001-072_a
REAR – SPRING REMOVED FOR CLARITY
1. Short bumper
2. Low speed compression adjuster on the top
LTD Models
Front and rear shock absorbers can be easily iden-
tified by comparing the length of air hoses.
FRONT
Short air hose on
reservoir side
REAR
Long air hose on the
opposite side of reservoir
Rear Shock Absorber Installation
1. Block front wheels.
2. Loosen wheel lug nuts.
3. Open cargo box.
4. Place the jack under the hitch and lift the rear
of vehicle.
5. Install jack stands to support the vehicle.
6. Remove wheels.
7. Remove the suspension bracket. Discard bolts
and nuts.
8. Install shock absorbers.
PDI KIT PARTSQTY
M10 x 55 hexagonal flange bolts 4
M10 elastic flange nuts 4
tbl2011-001-039
STD AND XT MODELS
XT-P Model
Place the reservoir rearwards.
tbl2011-001-040_a
XT-P MODEL
1. Reservoir facing rearward
2. Low speed compression adjuster facing rearward
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PARTSTOBEINSTALLED
LTD Models
9. Install shock absorbers with the reservoir rear-
wards.
tbl2012-003-012_a
TYPICAL – RH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER
All Models
PARTS TORQUE
Shock absorber nuts 48 N•m (35 lbf•ft)
LTD Models
10. Connect shock absorber hoses to vehicle air
supply hoses.
tbl2012-003-013_a
TYPICAL
1. RH shock absorber hose
2. Vehicle air supply hose
TORQUE
Air supply hose 6 N•m (53 lbf•in)
11. Secure shock absorber hoses to trailing arms.
Ensure to position hose clamp between YEL-
LOW dots.
PDI KIT PARTS QTY
Rivets 2
tbl2012-003-014_a
RH SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. YELLOW dots
2. Rivet from PDI kit
tbl2012-003-015_a
LH SIDE OF VEHICLE
1. YELLOW dot
2. Install the rivet in this hole
All Models
12. Clean brake disc. Use the XPS BRAKES AND
PARTS CLEANER (USA) (P/N 219 701 705) and a
clean rag.
NOTICE A thin layer of anticorrosion product
can be present on the brake disc and must be
removed before using the vehicle. Not con-
forming to this procedure may lead to a brake
chattering and the brake pads replacement
would be necessary to solve the problem.
13. Install wheels.
14. Lower the vehicle and remove the jack.
15. Tighten wheel lug nuts as per the following
sequence.
PARTS TORQUE
Wheel lug nuts 100 N•m (74 lbf•ft)
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PARTS TO BE INSTALLED
tbl2012-003-016_a
TYPICAL
16. Close the cargo box.
Front Shock Absorber
1. Block rear wheels.
2. Loosen wheel lug nuts.
3. Lift the front of vehicle and support it securely.
3.1 Insert the jack under the vehicle by the
side, behind front wheels.
3.2 Place the jack under the central beam.
3.3 Lift the front of vehicle.
4. Remove front wheels.
NOTE: Wheels removal is not necessary but al-
lows more room.
5. Remove the suspension brackets. Discard
bolts and nuts.
6. Install shock absorbers.
All except LTD
NOTE: Make sure to position nuts rearward.
PDI KIT PARTS QTY
M10 x 55 hexagonal flange bolts 4
M10 elastic flange nuts 4
tbl2011-001-041
STD, DPS AND XT MODELS
NOTE: On XT-P model, place the reservoir out-
wards.
tbl2011-001-070_a
XT-P MODELS — LH SIDE OF THE VEHICLE
1. Reservoir facing outside
2. Low speed compression adjuster facing rearward
PARTS TORQUE
Shock absorber nuts 48 N•m (35 lbf•ft)
LTD Models
7. Install the front shock absorbers.
7.1 Install shock absorbers with the reservoir
outwards.
7.2 Secure shock absorbers using the follow-
ing fasteners.
PDI KIT PARTS QTY
M10 x 55 hexagonal
flange bolts 2
M10 elastic flange nuts 2
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Shock absorber
nuts 48 N•m (35 lbf•ft)
7.3 Route the hoses in front of the shock ab-
sorbers.
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PARTSTOBEINSTALLED
7.4 Connect the shock absorber hoses to ve-
hicle air supply hoses.
tmr2012-005-043_a
TYPICAL – RH SIDE SHOWN
1. Shock absorber hose
2. Vehicle air supply hose
TIGHTENING TORQUE
Air supply hose 6 N•m (53 lbf•in)
7.5 Secure shock absorber hoses to brake
hoses using locking ties.
PDI KIT PARTS QTY
Locking ties 2
tbl2012-003-117_a
TYPICAL – RH SIDE SHOWN
1. Brake hose retaining clamp
2. Locking tie
All Models
8. Clean brake disc. Use the XPS BRAKES AND
PARTS CLEANER (USA) (P/N 219 701 705) and a
clean rag.
NOTICE A thin layer of anticorrosion product
can be present on the brake disc and must be
removed before using the vehicle. Not con-
forming to this procedure may lead to a brake
chattering and the brake pads replacement
would be necessary to solve the problem.
9. Install wheels.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Tighten wheel lug nuts as per the following
sequence.
PARTS TORQUE
Wheel lug nuts 100 N•m (74 lbf•ft)
tbl2012-003-016_a
TYPICAL
Cage Installation
1. Assemble the cage.
PDI KIT PARTS QTY
M10 x 30 Torx screws(P/N 250 000 624) 4
M10 nut 4
NOTE: DO NOT TIGHTEN screws until installa-
tion is completed.
2. On XT-P model, install the Can-Am decal on
the front tube of cage.
2.1 Clean the right portion of the front tube.
2.2 Install the decal.
DECAL POSITION
100 mm (4 in) from right tube
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PARTS TO BE INSTALLED
tbl2014-006-001_a
A. 100 mm (4 in)
B. 5 mm (0.2 in)
3. Open the rear cargo box.
4. On both side of vehicle, remove support plates.
NOTE: Keep screws for reinstallation.
tbl2011-001-043_a
LH SIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWN
1. Support plate
5. Cut locking ties securing the seat belts.
All except LTD
tbl2011-001-044_a
LH SIDEOFVEHICLESHOWN
1. Seat belt attachment
LTD Models
6. Cut locking ties securing the seat belts. Do not
remove the piece of tape holding the wiring har-
ness.
tbl2012-003-017_a
LH SIDE OF VEHICLE SHOWN
1. Seat belt attachment
7. Using a hoist, lift the cage assembly over the
vehicle and carefully position it on vehicle. In-
sert the rear of cage first.
NOTE: As an alternate method, one person at
each attachment point can position the cage on
the vehicle.
CAUTION To avoid injury or vehicle dam-
ages, never handle the cage alone.
tbl2011-0011-024
8. Secure the cage to vehicle.
PDI KIT PARTS QTY
M10 x 30 Torx screws 8
tbl2011-001-045
TYPICAL — RH FRONT CAGE ATTACHMENT POINT
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