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)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  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)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  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)  .

    TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
    
    

    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 REAR BUMPER PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH EXHAUST COVERS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR BUMPER TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE REAR AXLE COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TORSION STRUT ON THE REAR LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CONNECTING SUPPORTS ON THE TUNNEL .
• 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 LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL LEFT AND RIGHT PARTIALLY .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE TOP LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT TRIM PANEL .
• Refer to INSTALLING TRUNK COMPARTMENT LIGHT .
• 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 .