Overview - SUBFRAME

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Front Subframe

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1. Bolt
   • 90 Nm +90°
   • Replace after removing.
2. Bolt
   • 20 Nm + 90°
   • Replace after removing.
3. Bolt
   • 20 Nm + 90°
   • Replace after removing.
4. Bracket
   • For the wiring harness
5. Bolt
   • 9 Nm
6. Bolt
   • 115 Nm +90°
   • Replace after removing.
   • Tightening sequence. Refer to Fig 3.
7. Right Subframe
   • Securing. Refer to SUBFRAME, SECURING .
   • Lowering. Refer to SUBFRAME, LOWERING .
   • Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME WITH STEERING GEAR, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
8. Bolt
   • 9 Nm
9. Shield
   • Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME SHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
10. Nut
    • 9 Nm
11. End Panel
12. Bolt
    • 50 Nm + 90°
    • Replace after removing.
13. Nut
    • 30 Nm
    • Replace after removing.
14. Subframe Crossbrace
    • Safety Precautions. Refer to SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN WORKING ON SUBFRAME .
    • Removing and installing. Refer to SUBFRAME CROSSBRACE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
15. Bolt
    • 115 Nm +90°
    • Replace after removing.
    • Tightening sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
16. Bolt
    • 70 Nm +45°
    • Replace after removing.
17. Bolt
    • 70 Nm +90°
    • Replace after removing.

Subframe Crossbrace - Tightening Sequence 

Fig 2: Subframe Crossbrace

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-- Tighten the bolts in steps:

Subframe with Crossbrace - Tightening Sequence 

Fig 3: Subframe with Crossbrace - Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts in the steps shown in the sequence: