Installing Rear Seal

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Fit seal -1- over the tension bow -2- .

Fig 1: Identifying Rear Seal
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Fit seal -1- flush with the tension bow -2- . -arrow-

Fig 2: Fitting Seal With Tension Bow
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Engage water drain -arrow- correctly on the holder -2- .

Fig 3: Engaging Water Drain
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Tap seal -1- on all the way around using a rubber hammer -2- .

Fig 4: Tapping Seal Using Rubber Hammer
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Align tension bow.
1. 5.1. Align tension bow according to the marking -A- .
  
  Fig 5: Loosening Tension Bow
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  Further installation is performed in reverse order to removal.
  
  Tightening torque 1.8 Nm (1.5 ftlb.)
  
  Tightening torque 3.5 Nm (2.5 ftlb.)
  
  Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.5 ftlb.) +/-1 Nm (+/-0.5 ftlb.)