Installing both actuators

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Check seal (1) for damage, replace the seal (1) on the actuator (2) if necessary.

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NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.
Position both actuators.
Connect and lock both connectors (1).
Ensure that the connectors (1) engage audibly.

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NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.
Position special tool 2 360 895 correctly on the actuator (1) of the exhaust side.

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Position the actuator (1) on the exhaust side and use the special tool 2 360 895 to turn in the arrow direction until the stops rest on the clamps.

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NOTE: The figure shows the rear of the engine.
Position special tool 2 360 895 correctly on the actuator (1) of the intake side.

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Position the actuator (1) on the intake side and use the special tool 2 360 895 to turn in the arrow direction until the stops rest on the clamps.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE SECOND END PANEL UNDERNEATH .
Refer to INSTALLING RIGHT SEALING FRAME .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COWL UPPER PART .
Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .