Install the rear top cross connection

• Guide in cross connection (3) and position it correctly
• Replace screws (2)

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten the screws (2)
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear top cross connection to wheel arch carrier support
  M10x20 screw Replace screw	Joining torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

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• Tighten down screw (1)
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Reinforcement strut to rear cross connection
  Hexagon screw M10x35	Tightening torque	56 Nm

• Tighten the screws (1)
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Rear cross connection at the top of the hood latch support
  Flat-head screw M6x20	Tightening torque	11.8 Nm

• Mount the expanding rivets (2)

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .