Installing starter motor
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Prerequisite
Acoustic cover of the oil pan has been removed.
- Insert and install the starter motor (2).
- Tighten down screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Starter motor to crankcase | |
| M8x60 | Tightening torque 19 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE OIL SUMP .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .