Installing left intake filter housing with left front-end strut

Prerequisite

Acoustic cover removed

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

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Check the rubber mount (1) on the lower section of intake filter housing (2) for correct fit.

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Check rubber mount (1) for correct fit.

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Insert and install the intake filter housing (4) at left.
Make sure that the locking mechanisms (3) lock correctly.
Connect the upper section (1) of the clean air pipe with the lower section (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.
Clean the thread at shock tower.
Replace the bolts (arrows).

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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 Angle of rotation	56 Nm 90°

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

Tighten clamp (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

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

Repair the damaged thread on the shock tower with a Helicoil insert.
CONSUMABLE - HELICOIL THREAD DESCRIPTION

Helicoil thread insert M10x30 mm 07129909659
Install the strut (2).
Tighten the screws (1).

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Follow-up work