Install reinforcement strut

• Position the reinforcement strut (2)  .
• Tighten the screws (1)  .
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Reinforcement strut on cross connection and bumper bracket
  Hexagon screw M8	tightening torque	28 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSERTING TOP AUTOMATIC AIR FLAP CONTROL .
• 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 .