Install Front Cross Connection

Right side of vehicle only: Secure spray guard (1) on the cross connection (2) as pictured.

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Position front cross connection (2) and clip front cross connection (2) into the rubber retainer (3) at the same time,

Tighten the screws (1),

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cross connection to carrier support
M6x20 screws
	Tightening torque
		11.8 Nm

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Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cross connection to carrier support
M6x20 screws
	Tightening torque
		11.8 Nm

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Position screws (3) on the rubber mounts for the radiator and tighten.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Screw connection coolant radiator rubber mount to coolant radiator
Screw to rubber mount
	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Tighten the screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Bracing strut on cross connection
M8x20 screw
	Tightening torque
		28 Nm

Right side of vehicle only: Properly mount spray guard (1) to prevent corrosion.
Secure spray guard (1) to the bridge with retaining tabs (2).

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NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Incorrect routing of the Bowden cable for the hood lock.
Chafing of the coolant ventilation line, coolant loss and engine overheating.
- Route the Bowden cable of the hood lock correctly under the lock bridge.
- Hook Bowden cable in all clips.
- Make sure that the Bowden cable has no contact with the coolant ventilatin line.
Fasten the clamps (1) from the Bowden cable of the bonnet lock on the cross connection.

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Follow-up work