Installing starter motor

• Insert and install the starter motor.
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Starter motor to transmission
  M8x45	tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Feed the positive battery cable (2) in on the starter and install.
• Tighten nut (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Battery positive lead to starter
  M8	tightening torque	135 Nm

• Insert and install sealing cap (2).
• Install sealing cap (2) in the direction of the arrow.
• Connect and lock the connector (1).
• Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to CONNECTING THE BATTERY EARTH LEAD .