Installing starter motor

• Make sure that the acoustic cover (1)  is not damaged.
• Carefully push the acoustic cover (1)  aside.
• Insert and install the starter (3)  in the direction of the arrow.
• Tighten down screws (2)  .

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• Position the acoustic cover (2)  .
• Fasten expanding rivet (1)  .
• Secure clamps (arrow).

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• Fasten expanding rivet (1)  .

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• Fasten the christmas tree clip (2)  .
• Secure expanding rivet (1)  .
• Secure the clamps (arrows).

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• Fasten positive battery cable (3)  in holder (4)  and position it on the starter motor.
• Tighten the nut (2)  hand-tight.
• Connect connectors (1)  and lock audibly.

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• Correctly attach the positive battery cable (1)  to the anti-twist lock (2)  .
• Tighten the nut (3)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING UNDERBODY PROTECTION AT REAR .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALL UNDERBODY PROTECTION FOR THE STEERING .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE UNDERBODY PROTECTION OF THE STEERING GEAR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Refer to CONNECTING NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .