Fastening the wiring harness section to the cover of the transmission cross member

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Feed in the connector (1) in the arrow direction at the holder (2) and install it.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Connect and lock all connectors (1) .
All connectors (1) must engage audibly.

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Guide in and position cover (3) .
Lock clamp (2) .
The clamp (2) must engage audibly.
Connect connectors (1) and lock.
The connector (1) must engage audibly.

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Insert and install the cover (3) .
Tighten down screw (1) .

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Cover to transmission cross member
Hexagon screw M8	Replace screw. Tightening torque	19 Nm

Secure the clamp (2) .

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