If the active stabilizer is installed: Installing fan cowl
Install fan cowl
- Feed in and install the fan cowl (3) in the direction of the arrow.
- Tighten the screws (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Fan cowl on radiator TS6x20 Tightening torque 6 Nm - Connect and lock the connector (1).
The connector (1) must engage audibly.
- If fitted:
Fasten the coolant line (1) below at the fan cowl with the clamps.
- Feed in and install coolant line (2).
- Lock clamps (1).
The clamps (1) must engage audibly.
Install the rear top cross connection
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components.
Scratches, surface damage.
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
- Slightly lift the support (2) of the hood lock on the right and insert the cross connection at the rear top (3) to the front.
- Slightly lift the support (2) of the hood lock on the left and insert the cross connection at the rear top (3) to the front.
- Tighten the screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Rear top cross connection to wheel arch carrier support | ||
|---|---|---|
| Torx screw M8x30 | Tightening torque | 19 Nm |
| Torx screw M10x40 | Tightening torque | 19 Nm |
Install front cross connection (front-end strut removed)
- Guide in the front cross connection (3).
- Attach the cable (2).
- Tighten the screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Front cross connection | ||
|---|---|---|
| screw | Tightening torque | 11.8 Nm |
Installing both front-end struts
NOTE:
Description is for right component only. The procedure on the left side is identical.
Installing the front-end strut
- Install the front-end strut (3).NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Use of an incorrect tool (impact screwdriver) to release and tighten the screws.
Damaged thread.- Only use a standard tool (e.g. reversible ratchet) to release/tighten the screws.
- Clean the thread at shock tower.
- Replace the screw (1).
Parts: Screw
- Tighten down screw (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front-end strut to cross connection Hexagon screw
Replace screw.Joining torque 28 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Replace the screw (2).
Parts: Screw
- Tighten down screw (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Front-end strut/strut brace Screw
Replace screw.Tightening torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Repair the damaged thread on the shock tower with a Helicoil insert.
CONSUMABLE SPECIFICATION
| Helicoil thread insert | M10x30 mm | 07129909659 |
Install the cover of the engine compartment center
- Install the cover (1).
- Install all expanding rivets (arrows).