Install the rear top cross connection

• Feed in and position the cross connection (3) at top rear.
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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• Replace screws (2).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

• Fasten clips (arrows) in the marked areas on the cross connection (1) at the top rear.

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT-END STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .