Installing Control Box

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The ball socket is preset and must not be loosened.
- The control box is supplied as a complete spare part and includes the push rod, ball socket and decoupling plate as shown.
  
  Fig 1: Identifying Control Box - Spare Part
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Secure the control box -1- using three new M5 lock nuts -2- .
→ Tightening torque: 6 Nm (4.5 ft. lb.)

Fig 2: Identifying Control Box/Holder Nuts
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Fit the control box and holder on the connecting tube.
1. 2.1. Coat M6 fastening screws lightly with high-temperature grease.
2. 2.2. Fit holder and control box using the screws -2- and tighten screws.
  → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft. lb.)
  
  Fig 3: Identifying Control Box Screws
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Fit ball socket -1- on the ball joint on the flap lever.
Attach connecting hose -2- and fit a new clamp -3- .

Fig 4: Identifying Control Box
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