Accessory Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence and Specification

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Fig 1: Accessory Assembly Bracket Bolt Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts in 3 passes in sequence -1 through 5- as follows:

-- 1st pass, tighten the bolts by hand.

-- 2nd pass, tighten the bolts to 20 Nm.

-- 3rd pass, tighten the bolts an additional 90° (1/4) turn.