Installing the acoustic cover for the oil sump

• Guide in the acoustic cover (2)  towards the front at top and position.
• Fasten expanding rivet (1)  .

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• Secure expanding rivet (1)  .

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• Fasten expanding rivet (1)  .
• Check the christmas tree clip (2)  for damage, replace if necessary.

Parts:  Fir tree clip

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• Fasten expanding rivet (1)  .

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• Connect and lock the connector (1)  .
• Make sure the connector (1)  engages audibly.
• Insert and install the positive battery cable (3)  .
• Secure positive battery cable (3)  at the clamp (4)  .
• Tighten the nut (2)  hand-tight.

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  CAUTION: Improper routing of the positive battery cable  .
  Risk of short circuits! 

  • Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.
• Attach the positive battery cable (1)  correctly to anti-twist lock (2)  .
• Tighten nut (3)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to RAISING THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
• Refer to TAKING ENGINE OUT OF INSTALLATION ORIENTATION .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE AIR DUCT FOR THE BRAKE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR AT LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Position the line.

  Clip the line into the bracket (2).

  Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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• Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LOWER WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE STEERING ASSEMBLY ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING ALL IGNITION COILS .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE PANEL SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
• Refer to INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .