Installing starter motor

Guide in the starter motor (1) .

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Carefully position starter motor (1) over the acoustic cover (2) in the marked area as shown.
Installation is not possible without positioning the starter motor.

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Make sure that the acoustic cover (1) is not damaged .
Fold the acoustic cover (1) carefully downwards.
Install and position the starter motor (2) in the arrow direction.

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Tighten down screws (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Starter motor to engine
M8X60	tightening torque	19 Nm

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Position the acoustic cover (2) .
Secure expanding rivet (1) .

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Secure fir tree clip (1) .

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Secure expanding rivet (1) .

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Attach the expanding rivet (1) onto the acoustic cover (2) .

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Insert and position the positive battery cable (2) .
Secure clamps (1) .

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Connect connectors (2) and lock.
The connector (2) must engage audibly.
Tighten the nut (1) hand-tight.

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CAUTION:
Improper routing of the positive battery cable.
Risk of short circuits!
- Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.
Attach the positive battery cable (1) correctly to anti-twist lock (2) .