Installing the flange supports on the component carrier

• Check the sealing ring (1) on the flange supports (2) for damage and replace the sealing ring (1) as needed.

  Parts:  Sealing ring

• Coat the sealing ring (1) with coolant.

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• Insert and install the flange supports (3).
• Tighten the screws (2).

• Connect and lock coolant line (1).

The coolant line (1) must audibly lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT LINE BETWEEN THE COOLANT PUMP AND CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE THROTTLE BODY .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR THE COOLANT PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
• Refer to INSTALLING RESONATOR .
• Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
• Refer to INSTALLING BATTERY COVER IN TRUNK .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE (12 V BATTERY) .
• Refer to ACTIVATING HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING FLAP IN RIGHT LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .