Installing the actuator for the exhaust flap

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Position the heat shield (2).
Position the actuator for the exhaust flap (3).
Make sure that the shaft of the actuator for the exhaust flap (3) and the shaft of the exhaust flap interlocks correctly in the area (1).

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Position the actuator for the exhaust flap (2).
Tighten down screws (1).

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TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Actuator for the exhaust flap
M6x16	tightening torque	8.5 Nm

Connect the connector (1) with the exhaust flap (2) and lock it.

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Follow-up work

Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR DIFFUSER .