Installing fusible element in the current distributor

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The following spare parts must be replaced.
Hexagon nut M 8, 1 piece

Repair kit - replacement fusible element

Insert new fusible element -1- , using new washers -2- and new hexagon nuts -3- M 5. Tightening torque: 4.0 Nm (3.0 ftlb.)

Fig 1: Installing New Fusible Element, Washers And Nuts
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Position and engage the blue after-sales service cover -A- .

Fig 2: Positioning And Engaging Current Distributor Cover
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Close the current distributor cover until it engages -arrow- .
Affix the blue service label.
See REMOVING AND INSTALLING CURRENT DISTRIBUTOR .