Installation Procedure

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Position the front end sheet metal diagonal brace to the radiator support and to the inner fender.

Fig 1: Positioning Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace
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Install the bolts to the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the radiator support.
Tighten

Tighten the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at radiator support bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the bolts to the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the inner fender.
Tighten

Tighten the front end sheet metal diagonal brace to the inner fender bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolts
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Reposition the cruise control module to the front fender diagonal brace. Refer to CRUISE CONTROL MODULE REPLACEMENT .

Fig 3: Repositioning Cruise Control Module To Front Fender Diagonal Brace
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Reposition the engine coolant reservoir to the front fender diagonal brace. Refer to COOLANT RECOVERY RESERVOIR REPLACEMENT .

Fig 4: Repositioning Engine Coolant Reservoir To Front Fender Diagonal Brace
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Install the engine coolant heater harness to the front fender diagonal brace, if equipped.
Close the hood.

Fig 5: Installing Engine Coolant Heater Harness To Front Fender Diagonal Brace
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