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# Dovetail Kit Removal

1. Unscrew the thumbscrew located on the front of the quick release.

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2. Press and hold the button on the side of quick release, then slide the smart dovetail off of the damping plate.

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3. Unscrew the 4 thumbscrews that secure the damping plate to the payload rails, 2 on each side. Flip open the rail clamps.

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4. Twist the damping plate to remove it from the rails.&#x20;

{% hint style="info" %}
To minimize scratching the rails, squeeze both rail clamps from either side to take pressure off while performing this process.
{% endhint %}

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5. Using a 1.5mm hex driver, unscrew the 2 center screws on the dovetail harness connectors.

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6. Using a small flathead screwdriver, unscrew the 4 outside screws on the dovetail harness connectors.

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Alternate between the 2 flathead screws, doing 1-2 rotations each time. Unscrewing one side completely will damage the connector.
{% endhint %}

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7. Dovetail kit removal complete! Reassemble your dovetail kit for easy storage.

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