Install the rear top cross connection

• Feed in and position the rear top (3) cross connection.
• Tighten down screws (2).
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  Rear cross connection at the top of the hood lock support
  screw	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Tighten down screws (1).
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  Rear top cross connection to wheel arch carrier support
  M10x35 screw	Tightening torque	56 Nm

• If fitted: 

  Position the resonator (2) and tighten the screw (1).

  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Resonator to rear top cross connection
  M6x20 screw	tightening torque	8 Nm

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• If fitted: 

  Position the resonator (2) and tighten the screws (1).

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• Clip the vehicle wiring harness (1) onto the rear top cross connection (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING TENSION STRUT ON LEFT AND RIGHT SHOCK TOWER .
• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .