Installing acoustic cover

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE
Damage to the acoustic cover/design cover
Jerky movements during disassembly and application of excessive force during installation may result in breakage of the acoustic cover/design cover

Disassemble or mount the acoustic cover/design cover carefully
Disassemble or mount snap-lock couplings of the ball pivots one after the other
Disassemble or mount the acoustic cover/design cover only at temperatures > 20°C
Use only distilled water as an auxiliary material during installation, no lubricants

Check if rubber mount (1) fits correctly in acoustic cover (2)

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Check ball hub (1) for damage and, if necessary, replace ball hub (1)

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Replace damaged ball hubs (1) and (2)
Parts: Ball pin

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Ball hub on the cylinder head cover/intake plenum
	tightening torque	5 Nm

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Install acoustic cover (1) and attach it in the rubber mounts (marks)

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE STRUT BRACE .