Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Pontiac Vibe. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
- Raise the hood.
- Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Install the thread support adaptors (J 28467-Vibe) onto the strut attaching studs.
- Install the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) over the thread support nuts (J 28467-33A).
- Install the T-bolts (J 28467-53) with 5/16 inch washers through the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) into the thread support nuts (J 28467-33A) and hand tighten.
- Install the two cross bracket assemblies (J 28467-1A) over the strut tower tube (J 28467-3).
- Install the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) into the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A).
- Install the 1/2 inch x 2.5 inch quick release pin (J 28467-10) through the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) and the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) on one side only.
- Hand tighten the passenger side cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A) wing nuts.
- Hand tighten the lift hook wing nut securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.
CAUTION:
Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution
in Cautions and Notices.