Install the bottom deformation element

• Insert and position the deformation element (3).
• Tighten the screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Deformation element to front axle support adapter
  Hexagon bolt M10x60	Tightening torque	40 Nm

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• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Vertical connection to deformation element
  Flat-head screw M6x20	Tightening torque	11.8 Nm

• Secure expanding rivet (1).

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING SUPPORT FOR BUMPER COVER AT FRONT BOTTOM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
• Refer to IF INSTALLED: INSTALLING THE FRONT RADAR SENSOR (FRS) WITH THE BRACKET .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT BUMPER COVER .
• Refer to PARTIALLY INSTALLING THE TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
• Refer to INSTALLING FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM PANEL ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT (PARTIALLY REMOVED) .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER FOR CENTRAL ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .