Install Cross Connection

• Install cross connection.
• Position all screws.
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Bracing strut to top cross connection
  M8
  	Tightening torque	25 Nm

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• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Air duct to deformation element/cross connection
  M6x20 screw
  	Tightening torque	6 Nm

  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Incorrect routing of the Bowden cable for the hood lock  .
  Chafing of the coolant ventilation line, coolant loss and engine overheating  .

  • Route the Bowden cable of the hood lock correctly under the lock bridge.
  • Hook Bowden cable in all clips.
  • Make sure that the Bowden cable has no contact with the coolant ventilatin line.
• Fasten clamps (3) for hood lock Bowden cable to cross connection.
• Tighten the screws (2) on the cross connection (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Cross connection on support for cross connection
  M6x20
  	Tightening torque	12 Nm

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• If applicable, fasten the expanding rivet (1).
• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Cross connection on support for cross connection
  M6x20	Tightening torque	12 Nm

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• Fasten expanding rivet (1).
• Installed on the right side only on vehicles with production date as oft 12/2016 
• Fasten the spray guard (1) as shown on the cross connection (2).
• Fasten the spray guard (1) with the retaining tabs (3) on the lock bridge.
• Properly mount the spray guard (1) to prevent corrosion.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE PORT .