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Overview - SUBFRAME

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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
  8. Bolt
    • 9 Nm
  9. Shield
  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
  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:

Step Bolts Tightening Sequence
1. -arrows- Install by hand all the way
2. -arrows- Tighten diagonally in stages

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:

Step Bolts Tightening Sequence
1. -1 through 10- Install by hand all the way
2. -1 through 10- Tighten