Install the rear top cross connection

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Feed in and position the rear top (3) cross connection.
Tighten down screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

Rear cross connection at the top of the hood lock support
screw	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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 TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

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 INSTALL UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT AT TOP LEFT , and INSTALLING THE COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE TOP RIGHT .