Installing the protective plate on the expansion valve
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- Install the protective plate (2).
- Apply a drop of screw locking agent on the threads of each nut (1) before screwing.
ADHESIVE SPECIFICATIONS
| Screw lock Loctite Stick 243, medium strength | 10 ml, Bottle | 83192210339 |
- Tighten nuts (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Protective plate to holder | ||
|---|---|---|
| Nut M8 | tightening torque | 10 Nm |
| Flat-head screw M8x22 | tightening torque | 35 Nm |
- Position the holder (2) of the left gasoline particulate filter.
- Tighten the screws (1).