Installing the flange supports on the component carrier

• Check the sealing ring (1)  on the flange supports (2)  for damage and replace the sealing ring (1)  as needed.

  Parts:  Sealing ring

• Coat the sealing ring (1)  with coolant.

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• Insert and install the flange supports (3)  .
• Tighten the screws (2)  .

• Connect and lock coolant line (1)  .

The coolant line (1)  must audibly lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING COOLANT LINE BETWEEN THE COOLANT PUMP AND CYLINDER HEAD .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR THE COOLANT PUMP .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE ACOUSTIC COVER FOR THE ENGINE AT THE FRONT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE THROTTLE BODY .
• Refer to INSTALLING CHARGE AIR LINE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE WITH THE RESONATOR .
• Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
• Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALL UNDERBODY PROTECTION FOR THE STEERING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .