Install the acoustic cover for the oil sump

• Guide in the acoustic cover (2) towards the front at top and position.
• Fasten expanding rivet (1).

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• Secure expanding rivet (1).

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• Fasten expanding rivet (1).
• Check the Christmas tree clip (2) for damage, replace if necessary.

  Parts  : Christmas Tree clip

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• Fasten expanding rivet (1).

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• Connect and lock the connector (1).
• Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.
• Insert and install the positive battery cable (3).
• Secure positive battery cable (3) at the clamp (4).
• Tighten the nut (2) 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.
• Correctly  attach the positive battery cable (1) to the anti-twist lock (2).
• Tighten nut (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Battery positive lead to starter
  M8	Tightening torque	13.5 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to RAISING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT AND FASTEN IT .
• Refer to LOWERING THE ENGINE AND DETACHING THE ENGINE BRIDGE .
• Refer to FASTENING THE ENGINE SUPPORT BRACKETS ON THE ENGINE MOUNTS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to SECURING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Refer to FASTENING ELECTRIC COOLANT PUMP AND COOLANT HOSES TO THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: CONNECT THE VACUUM LINE OF THE ENGINE MOUNTS .
• Refer to ATTACHING THE LINE CONNECTION OF THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR
• Refer to SECURING THE EPS WIRING HARNESS TO THE ELECTROMECHANICAL STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING STEERING SHAFT AT BOTTOM ON STEERING GEAR
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANELS ON THE FRONT AXLE ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING COVER ON EXHAUST SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE SEAL FOR THE HOOD GASKET LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING FUEL DELIVERY LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING IGNITION COIL .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER AT REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COWL UPPER PART .
• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL AT THE REAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to RECONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .