Installing the component carrier

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.

Clean sealing surface (1).
Check the centering sleeves in the marked areas for damage and replace the centering sleeves where required.

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Check

Check the sealing bead (1) for damage.
Check the protrusion of the sealing bead (1).

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Result

» The sealing bead (1) is damaged or the sealing bead does not protrude.

Measure

Replace the sealing bead (1).

Parts: Sealing bead

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The processing time of the liquid sealing compound can be at a maximum of 10 min.
Commissioning of the assembly is not possible until 25 minutes after the processing time.
Non-observance can lead to leaks in the assembly.

Apply the sealing compound with a height of 2.0 mm to 2.5 mm.
Have the special tool 2 469 803 ready.

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Position the sealing compound (1) as shown on the special tool 2 469 803 .

Parts: Sealing compound

SEALING COMPOUND SPECIFICATION

Loctite 5970 liquid sealing compound Processing time < 10 minutes at room temperature

50 ml, Cartridge

83190404517

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Install the component carrier and position it correctly at the centering sleeves.
Hand-tighten screws in the order (1) to (3).

Tighten the screws (1) to (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Component carrier to crankcase
M8 x 35	tightening torque	19 Nm

Fig 1: Component Carrier Screws Tightening Sequence

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Tighten screws in the order (1) to (4).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Component carrier to crankcase
M8 x 35	tightening torque	19 Nm

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Connect the vacuum hose (1) to the vacuum actuator and attach it at the clamp (2).

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING ALTERNATOR .
Refer to FASTENING AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE THROTTLE BODY .
Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
Refer to INSTALLING CLEAN AIR PIPE .
Refer to INSTALLING RESONATOR .
Refer to CONNECTING THE COOLANT LINE TO THE RADIATOR .
Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
Refer to RECONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS
Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BOTTOM RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .