Plug Hole Plate Removal/Installation: Installation

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Press the plug hole plate in the order shown in the figure to insert the adapter to the rubber on the engine side.

Fig 1: Inserting Adapter To Rubber On Engine Side
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Press the front part of the plug hole plate at the same time to insert the rubber to the adapter on the engine side.

Fig 2: Pressing Front Part Of Plug Hole Plate

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