Install connecting bracket on the engine block

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the surface.
The use of metal-cutting tools (e.g., emery cloths) for cleaning surfaces can damage them and lead to leaks and/or engine damage.

Do not use any metal-cutting tools.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The sealing surfaces must be free of oil, grease and cleaning agents.

Replace seal (1) on connecting bracket (2).
Seal (1) on connecting bracket (2) is no longer accessible, replace connecting bracket (2).

Parts: Connecting branch

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Clean sealing surface (1).

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Position the connecting bracket.
Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Connecting bracket to engine block
M6x25	tightening torque	8 Nm

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Attach the clamp (1) for the connecting bracket.
Lock the lock (1) and connect it to the connecting bracket.

The lock must engage audibly.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE PLENUM .
Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
Refer to INSTALLING CORROSION PROTECTION COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING SOUND INSULATION AT THE CENTER OF THE BULKHEAD UPPER PART .
Refer to REMOVING/INSTALLING TRAILING LINK AT TENSION STRUT TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DESIGN COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT HOLDER .
Refer to INSTALLING BATTERY HOUSING (ENGINE COMPARTMENT) .
Refer to INSTALLING AUXILIARY BATTERY (ENGINE COMPARTMENT) .
Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (ENGINE COMPARTMENT) .
Refer to CONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE .
Refer to ACTIVATING HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FLAP IN THE RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINE TO THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING BOTH COOLANT EXPANSION TANKS .
Refer to FILLING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLANT CIRCUIT WITH THE VACUUM FILLER DEVICE .
Refer to BLEEDING THE LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
Refer to CHECKING LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM FOR WATERTIGHTNESS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PANELLING ON THE SIDES .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .