Install the HSR actuator

• Position the HSR actuator under the rear axle support.
• Connect and lock the connectors (1) and (2).

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• Position the HSR actuator with the tappet in the bore on the rear axle support.

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• Replace screws (2).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten screws (2) on HSR actuator (1).
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  HSR actuator to rear axle support (top)
  M14 Replace screws.	tightening torque	165 Nm

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• Replace screw (3) and nut (4).

  Parts:  Bolt, nut

• Insert the screw (3).
• Tighten nut (4).
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  HSR actuator to rear axle support (bottom)
  M12 Replace screw and nut.	Joining torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Secure wiring harness (1) to the HSR actuator.

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  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

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  • Replacement:  Remount heat shield (1) on the new HSR actuator.

    Loosen screws (2).

    Remove heat shield (1) and position it on the new HSR actuator.

    Tighten the screws (2).

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    Heat shield to HSR actuator
    M6 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	8 Nm

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT TRANSVERSE CONTROL ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING CENTER STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING TANK COVER ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR BUMPER PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BUMPER TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE CAMBER CONTROL ARM ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING REAR WHEEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TAIL LIGHT ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDE PANELS .
• Refer to INSTALLING COVER FOR WATER CHANNEL ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING LOADING EDGE TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT FLOOR COVERING .
• Refer to ENCODE THE HSR ACTUATOR .
• Refer to PERFORM CHASSIS ALIGNMENT CHECK .