Installing the front-end strut

• Install the front-end strut (4).
• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front-end strut to strut brace
  Torx screw M8x30	Joining torque	28 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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• Tighten the screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front-end strut to upper rear connection
  Torx screw M8x30	Joining torque	28 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°
  Hexagon screw M10x35	Tightening torque	50 Nm

• Tighten the screws (3).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Front-end strut to upper rear connection
  Torx screw M8x30	Joining torque	28 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°
  Hexagon screw M10x35	Tightening torque	50 Nm

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT  and INSTALL THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE TOP RIGHT .