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Installing the intake plenum

CAUTION: Improper routing of the positive battery cable. 
Risk of short circuits! 
  • Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Coolant leaking from the starter motor generator. 
Damage and loss of function of the starter motor generator. 
  • Cover the starter motor generator with suitable, watertight auxiliary materials.
  • Close off line connections with seal plugs.
  • If necessary: Rinse off the coolant leaking from starter motor generator with at least 1 l of water.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Improper routing of cables and wiring harnesses. 
Trapped, crushed or damaged cables may cause short circuits and malfunctions. 
  • Route all cables without abrasions, do not trap and crush.
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Make sure that the connections are locked correctly. The locks must engage audibly.
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NOTE: Tighten the screws in 360-degree increments.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Intake plenum to cylinder head 
M6 Tightening torque  10 Nm
Fig 1: Intake Plenum Screws Tightening Sequence
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Intake plenum to support 
M6X25 Tightening torque  8 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Intake plenum to support 
M6X25 Tightening torque  8 Nm
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WARNING: Incorrect screw connection of positive battery cable. 
Risk of fire! 
  • Ensure that the positive battery cable is screwed with the correct  nut.
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Positive battery cable to the starter motor generator 
M8 Tightening torque  19 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Tank vent line to intake plenum 
Oval-head screw Tightening torque  3 Nm
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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Charge air line to throttle valve 
M6x30 tightening torque  8 Nm
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Follow-up work