Install front cross connection

• Insert and position front cross connection (3) from above.
• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Reinforcement strut on the front cross connection and bumper bracket
  Oval-head screw	tightening torque	19 Nm

• Secure expanding rivet (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING BOTH FRONT-END STRUTS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .