Install tension strut on shock tower

• Version A: 
• Install the tension strut (3) on the shock tower.
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension strut on firewall
  M10x25 screw screw	Tightening torque	56 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Replace screws (2).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension strut to shock tower
  Replace screws.	Joining torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

• Version B: 
• Install tension strut (3) on the shock tower.
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension strut on firewall
  M10x25 screw	Tightening torque	56 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Replace the screw (2).

  Parts:  Screw

• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension strut to shock tower
  screw Replace screws.	Joining torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .