Installing starter motor

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Make sure that the acoustic cover (1) is not damaged.
Carefully press the acoustic cover (1) to one side.
Carefully feed in the starter motor (3) in the arrow direction and install it.
Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Starter motor to crankcase
M8x60	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Position acoustic cover.
Replace (5) clip.
Parts: clip
Mount the clip (5).
Mount the expanding rivet (4) at the rear at the acoustic cover.
Connect the positive battery cable (3) to the starter motor and fasten with the nut.
Secure positive battery cable (3) at the clamp.
Connect the cable (1) (clamp 50) to the starter motor and fasten with the nut.
Secure the cables (1) to the clamps (2).

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Tighten nut (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Terminal 50 to starter motor
M6	Tightening torque	7.5 Nm

Tighten nut (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Battery positive lead to starter
M8	Tightening torque	13.5 Nm

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Mount expanding rivet (1) in the center of the acoustic cover.

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Mount expanding rivets (1) in front on the acoustic cover.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .