Install heat shield, top

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Engage the heat shield (2) into the clamp (1) at the top of the front wall.

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Position the top heat shield (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Heat shield, top
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Position holder (3).
Clip the pressure lines in the areas (1) and (2) into the clamps.

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Position the holder of the pressure pipe (2).

Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holders for the pressure pipes on the top heat shield
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Version with Real Driving Emissions 2:

Position the center cowl upper part (1).

Tighten the screws in the marked areas.

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cowl upper part to bottom cowl
Tightening torque		3 Nm

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Version with mild hybrid technology:
Clip line (1) into the holders (arrows).

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Install the tension strut (3) on the shock tower.

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Tension strut on firewall
M10x25 screw	Tightening torque	56 Nm

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Replace screws (2).
Parts: Screws

Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Tension strut to shock tower
screw Replace screws.	Joining torque	56 Nm
screw Replace screws.	Angle of rotation	90°

Press cowl cover (1) into the upper detent, starting from the side.
Snap in cowl cover (1) into detents (2) and (3).

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
The window wiper system must be in the zero position.
After installing the cowl cover and before installing the wiper arms:
Operate the window wiper system one time, to ensure the window wiper system has the correct installation position.
Connect the wiper arm (3).

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Correctly position the wiper arm (2) in relation to the window edge (1).

TECHNICAL DATA SPECIFICATION

Distance from window pane edge to wiper blade
Wiper arm right (A)	65 mm
Wiper arm left (B)	58 mm

NOTE: Description is for left component only.
Procedure on the right side is identical.

Version with Real Driving Emissions 2:

Tighten nut (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Windshield wiper arm
Combination hexagon nut	tightening torque	35 Nm

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Connect the protective cap (1).
Install the cover (2).
Lock the lock (1).

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Remove the battery cover

NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.

Remove the special tool 2 452 007 from the battery.

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Install the cover (2).
Lock the lock (1).

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Position the holder for the expansion tank (1).

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Snap line (2) into the cable brackets.

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holder, expansion tank
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

Engage the hose (1).

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Secure the wiring harness mounting (1).

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Position the gasoline particulate sensor holder (2) with the sensor with the centering pin (3).

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holder of gasoline particulate filter to holder for expansion tank
M6x16	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Position the gasoline particulate sensor holder (2) with the sensor with the centering pin (3).
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holder of gasoline particulate filter to holder for expansion tank
M6x16	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Install heat shield, top

Engage the top heat shield (2) in the clamp (1) on the cowl side.

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Position the top heat shield (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Heat shield, top
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Position the expansion tank holder (1).

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Engage the wire (2) in the cable brackets.

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holder, expansion tank
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Engage the hose (1).

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Position the gasoline particulate sensor holder (2) with the sensor with the aid of centering pin (3).

Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holder of gasoline particulate filter to holder for expansion tank
M6x16	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Position the gasoline particulate sensor holder (2) with the sensor with the aid of centering pin (3).
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holder of gasoline particulate filter to holder for expansion tank
M6x16	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Install heat shield, top

Engage the top heat shield (2) in the clamp (1) on the cowl side.

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Position the top heat shield (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Heat shield, top
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Position the expansion tank holder (1).

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Engage the wire (2) in the cable brackets.

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Holder, expansion tank
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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Engage the hose (1).

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Follow-up work

Installing conduit on bank 2

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Clip the wiring harness (2) into the clamps (1).

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Position the wiring harness.

Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Cable duct
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

Installing cable duct at cylinder bank 1.

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Position the conduit (2).
Tighten the screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES

Cable duct
M6x16 screw	Tightening torque	10Nm

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