Install the stiffening plate

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Feed in the thrust field (4) in the area (5) of the wheel arch trim panel and position it on the front subframe.
Replace the bolts (arrows).
Parts: Screws

Tighten screws (arrows).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Thrust field to front axle support
M10 Replace screws.	Joining torque	56 Nm
	Angle of rotation	90°

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Tighten down screws (3).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Cover, steering unit
Thermoplastic hexagon screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

Tighten down screws (2),

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Wheel arch cover
Thermoplastic hexagon screw	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm
Plastic nut	Tightening torque	2.6 Nm

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Undershield/frame
Hexagon screw	tightening torque	3 Nm