Installation Procedure

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

Install the brace and attaching nuts to the floor panel studs.
Tighten

Tighten the rear compartment brace to floor nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the fuel system vent, (right brace only).

Fig 1: Installing Brace & Attaching Nuts To Floor Panel Studs
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Install the bolts attaching the quarter panel to the rear compartment brace
Tighten

Tighten the quarter panel to rear compartment brace bolts to 5 N.m (44 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Bolts Attaching Quarter Panel To Rear Compartment Brace
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Install the wheelhouse liner panel. Refer to WHEELHOUSE PANEL REPLACEMENT .

Fig 3: Wheelhouse Liner Panel
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