Install the strut brace

• Install the strut brace (2).
• Replace screws (1).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Cross-brace to shock tower
  Screw Replace screw.	Joining torque	28 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	180°

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  NOTE: Description is for right component only. The procedure on the left side is identical.
• Install the cover (3).
• Tighten down screw (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Cover on body
  Hexagon screw	Tightening torque	3 Nm

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• Install the expanding rivet (1).

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .