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 : screw
- Tighten screws (arrows).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Thrust field to front axle support M10
Replace screws.Joining torque 56 Nm Angle of rotation 90° - Tighten down screws (3).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Cover, steering unit Thermoplastic hexagon screw Tightening torque 2.6 Nm - Tighten screws (2).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Wheel arch cover Thermoplastic hexagon screw Tightening torque 2.6 Nm Plastic nut Tightening torque 2.6 Nm - Tighten the screws (1).TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
Undershield/frame Hexagon screw tightening torque 3 Nm