Install the positive battery cable from the battery to the starter motor

• Feed in the positive battery cable at the clamps (1)  and install.

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• Feed the positive battery cable (2)  in on the starter and install.
• Tighten nut (1)  .
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  Battery positive lead to starter
  M8	Tightening torque	13.5 Nm

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• Feed in and install the sealing cap (2)  .
• Secure the sealing cap (2)  in the direction of the arrow.
• Connect and lock the connector (1)  .
• Make sure the connector (1)  engages audibly.

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• Insert and install the holder (2)  .
• Tighten down screw (1)  .
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  Holder to oil pan
  M6	Tightening torque	8 Nm

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• Insert and install the positive battery cable (3)  at the alternator.
• Tighten nut (2)  .
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  Positive battery cable to alternator
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Guide in and install cover (1)  .
• Secure the positive battery cable (3)  at the clamps (4)  .

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• Feed in the positive battery cable (4)  on the partition wall (5)  and install.
• Tighten the positive battery terminal (3)  .
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  Positive battery terminal to battery
  Nut M6	Tightening torque	5 Nm

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• Feed in and install the positive battery cables (2)  .
• Tighten nuts (1)  .
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  Positive battery cable to positive battery terminal
  M8	Tightening torque	15 Nm

• Install the tension strut (1)  .
• Tighten screws (arrows).
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  Tension strut to battery tray
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Install fixture for the seal (1)  and secure with the expanding rivet (arrow).

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• Install the battery cover (2)  .
• Tighten the screws (1)  .

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION WITH THE STIFFENING PLATE .
• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
• Refer to INSTALLING CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
• Refer to INSTALLING INTAKE PORT .
• Refer to ACTIVATING VEHICLE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .