Installing 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:  Fir 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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• Attach the positive battery cable (1)  correctly to anti-twist lock (2)  .
• Tighten nut (3)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to RAISING THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT AND FASTENING 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: CONNECTING 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 SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT AT THE BOTTOM ON THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER PANELS ON THE FRONT AXLE ON THE RIGHT AND LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING 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 MOUNT OF HOOD SEAL ON THE 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 REAR HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
• Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .