Ricoh A172 Service Manual page 128

[B]
[C]
[A]
[E]
[D]
3. Remove the upper rear cover [A] (4 screws).
4. Open the front doors, then remove the left inner cover [B] (1 screw).
5. Remove the upper left cover [C] (4 screws).
6. Remove the 5 caps [D].
7. Remove the portion of the cover [E] with cutting pliers as shown.
8. Reinstall the upper left cover.
SM 3-39 A172/A199