Install the front top cross connection

• Attach the front top cross connection (2).
• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Top front cross connection to hood lock support
  screw
  	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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  NOTE: Perform the steps on the right and left side.
• Carefully feed in the holder (2) and tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Holder on headlight
  screw
  	Tightening torque	1.9 Nm

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• Tighten screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS
  
  

  Front reinforcement strut
  screw
  	Tightening torque	24 Nm

• Mount the expanding rivets (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION  .
• Refer to INSERT TOP AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BUMPER COVER .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE FRONT SECTION OF THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE LEFT FRONT AND RIGHT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT ORNAMENTAL GRILLE .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT WHEELS .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT AND RIGHT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .