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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• 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 ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .