Installing the right intake filter housing with the right front-end strut

Prerequisite 

Acoustic cover removed

• For replacement: 

  Remount front-end strut (1) to intake filter housing (2).

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• Check rubber mount (1) for correct fit.

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• Feed in the intake filter housing (4) at right with the right front-end strut and install.
• Make sure that the locking mechanisms (3) lock correctly.
• Connect the upper section (1) of the clean air pipe with the lower part (2) of the clean air pipe.

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  NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
  Use of an incorrect tool (impact screwdriver) to release and tighten the screws. 
  Damaged thread. 

  • Only use a standard tool (e.g. reversible ratchet) to release/tighten the screws.

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• Clean the thread at shock tower.
• Replace the bolts (arrows).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten the screws (arrows).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension strut/Front-end strut to shock tower
  External Torx socket M10X45 Replace screws.	Joining torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension strut/Front-end strut, front
  Hexagon screw M8X35 Replace screws.	Joining torque	28 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Repair the damaged thread on the shock tower with a Helicoil insert.
  CONSUMABLE DESCRIPTION
  
  

  Helicoil thread insert

  M10x30 mm 07129909659

• Tighten clamp (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Upper clean air pipe to lower clean air pipe
  Hose clamp	Tightening torque	3 Nm

  Installing the right strut on US version 

• Install the strut (2).
• Tighten the screws (1).

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