Installing the center cowl upper part

• Position the center cowl upper part (1).
• Tighten the screws in the marked areas.
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Cowl upper part to bottom cowl
  Tightening torque	3 Nm

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• Version with mild hybrid technology: 

  Clip line (1) into the holders (arrows).

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  NOTE: The following step(s) must be performed if the listed component(s) is/are installed.
• Install the tension strut (3) on the shock tow
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension strut on firewall
  M10x25 screw	Tightening torque	56 Nm

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• Replace screws (2).

  Parts:  Screws

• Tighten down screws (2).
  TIGHTENING TORQUE SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Tension strut to shock tower
  screw Replace screws.	Joining torque	56 Nm
  	Angle of rotation	90°

Follow-up work 

• Refer to INSTALLING WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING LEFT AND RIGHT WIPER ARM .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR RIGHT ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE COVER OF THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT ON THE REAR LEFT .
• Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR HOOD SEAL .