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SDS Platform/Lower Plastics Removal

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This removes the lower side panel plastics from 2012+ S platform models.

; Tools
* 3mm Allen key
* (2012-2013) Ball-point pen or similar for plastic push rivets.
* (2019+) PH2 phillips head screwdriver for the front panel.

;Steps
# Use the 3mm Allen key to remove the three M5 bolts holding each side panel: one at the top front corner, and one at each corner near the lower edge.
#: [[File:Lower_plastics_bolt1.jpg|thumb|none|Top Front Corner bolt (2014+)]][[File:Lower_plastics_bolt2.jpg|thumb|none|Lower Rear bolt (2014+)]][[File:Lower_plastics_bolt3.jpg|thumb|none|Lower Front bolt (2014+)]]
# Remove each side panel.
#: [[File:MY2016DSR_sideplastics_removal.jpg|thumb|none|Removing the bolts]][[File:Lower_side_plastics_removed.jpg|thumb|none|Side panel removed]]
# (Optional) Remove the 2 bolts on each side holding the front panel on and remove it.
#: '''2012-2013:''' Use the ball-point pen or similar non-scratching pointed tool to push the center pin to release the plastic rivets on the front panel and remove it.
#: '''2013-2018:''' Use the 3mm Allen key
#: '''2019+:''' Use the PH2 Phillips head screwdriver to gently remove the plastic screws from the pop rivet, then pull the pop rivet out from the side slot.

;References
: Adapted from [http://electricmotorcycleforum.com/boards/index.php?topic=4424.msg28648#msg28648 this forum post].
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