Auxiliary Components Bracket: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:

Observe the equipped alignment sleeve in the sub-assembly bracket and replace if missing.
Replace all the bolts which have been tightened to torque.

Fig 1: Accessory Assembly Bracket - Tightening Specifications And Tightening Sequence

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-- Install the bolts for the auxiliary component bracket as follows:

Bolts -1- and -2- M10 x 52.
Bolts -5- and -6- M10 x 60.
Bolts -3- and -4- M10 x 30.

-- Tighten the auxiliary component bracket bolts in 2 steps in the following sequence: -1 through 6- :

-- Install the bolts all the way by hand.

-- Tighten all bolts to 40 Nm.

-- Tighten the bolts -3- and -4- 45° additional turn.

-- Tighten the screws -1, 2, 5 and 6- 90° additional turn.

-- Install the generator. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Install the high pressure pump. Refer to HIGH PRESSURE FUEL PUMP .

-- Install the front engine support bolt Bolt .