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Structural Cover: Installation

CAUTION: The structural cover must be installed as described in the following steps. Failure to do so will cause severe damage to the cover.
  1. Position the structural cover in the vehicle.
  2. Install all bolts retaining the cover-to-engine. DO NOT tighten the bolts at this time.
  3. Install the cover-to-transmission bolts. DO NOT tighten at this time.
    Fig 1: Removing Structural Cover
    G01207625Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
    CAUTION: The structural cover must be held tightly against both the engine and the transmission bell housing during tightening sequence. Failure to do so may cause damage to the cover.
  4. Starting with the two rear cover-to-engine bolts, tighten bolts (1) to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.). See Fig 2. Then tighten bolts (2) and (3) to 54 N.m (40 ft. lbs.) in the sequence shown in illustration. SeeFig 2.
    Fig 2: Installing Structural Cover
    G01207626Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
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