Installing Coolant Reservoir

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Insert coolant reservoir into the holder and push in the direction of the wing.

Fig 1: Installing Coolant Reservoir
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Tighten the fastening screw. → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ft lbs.)

Fig 2: Locating Coolant Reservoir Fastening Screw
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Install body bracket for the torque support. Clip in electric cable for the coolant reservoir.

Fig 3: Locating Electric Cable Clipping
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Tighten the fastening screw through the opening in the headlights. → Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lbs.)

Fig 4: Locating Headlight Opening Fastening Screw
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Tighten the fastening screw from the engine compartment. → Initial tightening: 50 Nm (37 ft lbs.) → Final tightening: 90°

Fig 5: Locating Engine Compartment Fastening Screw
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Reinstall torque support. Fit the fastening screw with a new lock nut on the bracket. → Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lbs.)

Fig 6: Locating Torque Support
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Tighten torque support fastening screw at the body (M10). → Tightening torque: 60 Nm (44 ft lbs.)
Fit and tighten the coolant hoses.

Fig 7: Locating Coolant Hoses
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Connect electric connector to reservoir.

Fig 8: Connecting Electric Connector To Reservoir
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