Installing the acoustic cover for the oil sump

• Thread in and position the acoustic cover (1)  .

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• Secure expanding rivet (1)  .

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• Check the Christmas tree clip (1)  for damage, replace if necessary.

  Parts:  Fir tree clip

• Secure the fir tree clip (1)  .

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• Secure expanding rivet (1)  .

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• Secure positive battery cable (1)  at the clamp (2)  .

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• Connect connectors (1)  and lock.

  The connector (1)  must engage audibly.

• Secure clamps (2)  .
• Insert and install the positive battery cable (4)  .
• Tighten the nut (3)  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 INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .