Installing the protective plate on the undercarriage laterally
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- Check all the 13 screws (arrows) before the installation.
As shown in the smaller image, a heat-shrink tubing (1) with the dimension A= 10 mm must be available.
- In addition to the heat-shrink tubing, equip the screws (1) with a sealing washer (2) and a washer (3) as shown in the smaller image.
The sealing washer (2) must be between the protective plate and the washer (3).
- Check whether a washer and a sealing washer are present on the screw points of the body.
If necessary, replace the damaged sealing washers and fix using adhesive.
- Feed in the protective plate (3) and position it correctly.
- Tighten screws (arrows).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Protective plate to the underbody | ||
|---|---|---|
| Flat-head screw M10x30 | tightening torque | 32 Nm |
| Hexagon screw M6 | tightening torque | 4 Nm |
- Tighten the screws (2).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Protective plate to the underbody | ||
|---|---|---|
| Flat-head screw M10x30 | tightening torque | 32 Nm |
| Hexagon screw M6 | tightening torque | 4 Nm |
- Tighten the screws (1).
TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
| Undershield, side | ||
|---|---|---|
| Hexagon screw | Tightening torque | 2.6 Nm |
| Plastic nut | Tightening torque | 2.6 Nm |