Installing the left and right thrust field

NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.

• Position thrust field (4)  .
• Replace screws (2)  and (3)  .

  Parts:  Screws

• Screw in screws (2)  and (3)  a few turns.
• Tighten screws (arrows).

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Thrust field to body
  M8	Tightening torque	28 Nm

• Tighten the screws (2)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Thrust field to outer body
  M10 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Tighten down screw (3)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Thrust field to door sill
  M12 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Replace nut (1)  .

  Parts:  Nut

• Tighten nut (1)  .
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  Thrust field to rear axle support
  M10 Replace nut.	Tightening torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

  NOTE: Only perform the operation on the right side.
• Position the ground strap (2)  on the thrust field (3)  .
• Tighten down screw (1)  .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Ground strap to thrust field
M6	Tightening torque	6.4 Nm

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