Installing the acoustic cover for the oil pan

Install acoustic cover (1) to the top front.

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Secure all expanding rivets (1) .

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Connect connectors (1) and lock.
Make sure the connector (1) engages audibly.
Insert and install the positive battery cable (3) .
Secure positive battery cable (3) at the clamp (4) .
Tighten the nut (2) hand-tight.

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CAUTION: Improper routing of the positive battery cable .
Risk of short circuits!

Route the positive battery cable without abrasions and do not trap.

Attach the positive battery cable (1) correctly to anti-twist lock (2) .
Tighten nut (3) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION

Battery positive lead to starter
M8	Tightening torque	13.5 Nm

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Follow-up work

Refer to RAISING THE FRONT SUBFRAME .
Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE AIR DUCT FOR THE BRAKE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to ATTACHING THE ANTI-ROLL BAR LINK ON THE ANTI-ROLL BAR AT LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to ATTACHING THE LINE CONNECTION TO THE RIDE HEIGHT SENSOR .
Refer to SECURING THE WIRING HARNESS FOR THE EPS ON THE FRONT AXLE SUPPORT .
Refer to SECURING THE STEERING SHAFT AT THE BOTTOM ON THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LOWER WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE FROM THE INSTALLATION POSITION .
Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE LEFT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to FASTENING THE WIRING HARNESS SECTION TO THE RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE SIDE PANEL SEAL .
Refer to INSTALLING THE LATERAL HOOD SEALS .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION FOR THE STEERING .
Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
Refer to TAKING HOOD OUT OF THE SERVICE POSITION .
Refer to ACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .