Installing support for front bumper cover

• Tighten down screw (1).

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Hood lock support to support for bumper cover and/or to top rear cross connection
  M8x25	Tightening torque	19 Nm
  Torx bolt	Tightening torque	19 Nm
  Hexagon screw M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

  NOTE: Description is for right component only. The procedure on the left side is identical.
• Guide in the support for the front bumper cover (4) along with the support for the front bottom bumper cover.
• Connect associated connector.
• Replace screws (1).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (1).

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  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Front bumper bracket to engine mount
  Hexagon screw with flange Replace screw	Tightening torque	100 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	180°

• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Hood lock support to support for bumper cover and/or to top rear cross connection
  M8x25	Tightening torque	19 Nm
  Torx bolt	Tightening torque	19 Nm
  Hexagon screw M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Tighten down screws (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Bottom support on front axle support adapter
  M8x75 screw	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Check impact absorber (2) for damage.

  Replace damaged impact absorber (2).

• First attach the impact absorber (2) at the bottom, then press it in at the top.
• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE HOLDER FOR THE ACC SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT TOP CROSS CONNECTION WITH THE REINFORCEMENT STRUT .
• Refer to INSERTING TOP AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
• Refer to INSTALLING BUMPER COVER, FRONT  .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALL THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT CENTER .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
• Refer to ACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .