Install Front Cross Connection
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- Right side of vehicle only: Secure spray guard (1)
on the cross connection (2)
as pictured.
- Position front cross connection (2) and clip front cross connection (2) into the rubber retainer (3) at the same time,
- Tighten the screws (1),TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Cross connection to carrier support M6x20 screws Tightening torque 11.8 Nm - Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Cross connection to carrier support M6x20 screws Tightening torque 11.8 Nm - Position screws (3) on the rubber mounts for the radiator and tighten.TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Screw connection coolant radiator rubber mount to coolant radiator Screw to rubber mount Tightening torque 8 Nm - Tighten the screws (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Air duct to cross connection M6x20 screw Tightening torque 11.8 Nm - Tighten down screw (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Bracing strut on cross connection M8x20 screw Tightening torque 28 Nm - Right side of vehicle only: Properly mount spray guard (1) to prevent corrosion.
- Secure spray guard (1)
to the bridge with retaining tabs (2).NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Incorrect routing of the Bowden cable for the hood lock.
Chafing of the coolant ventilation line, coolant loss and engine overheating.- Route the Bowden cable of the hood lock correctly under the lock bridge.
- Hook Bowden cable in all clips.
- Make sure that the Bowden cable has no contact with the coolant ventilatin line.
- Fasten the clamps (1)
from the Bowden cable of the bonnet lock on the cross connection.
Follow-up work