Install front cross connection

• Feed in the front cross connection (2) from the top and position it.
• Tighten the screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Cross connection at the front of the lock
  Combination oval-head machine screw	tightening torque	28 Nm

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• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Strut on front end
  Hexagon screw	Tightening torque	28 Nm

  Courtesy of BMW OF NORTH AMERICA, INC.

• Secure expanding rivet (1).

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
• 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 .