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Installation Procedure

  1. Front End Upper Tie Bar (1) - Install
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  2. Connect the wiring harness retainers and position the harness as necessary.
  3. Front End Upper Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 
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    CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  4. Front End Upper Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications 
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  5. Front End Upper Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications 
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  6. Front End Upper Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications 
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  7. Connect the electrical connector.
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  8. Dual Horn (2) - Install
  9. Horn Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
  10. Radiator Air Upper Baffle (1) - Install
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  11. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace@Upper Tie Bar (2) - Install [2x]
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  12. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
    1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
    2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
  13. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications 
  14. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace@Radiator (2) - Install [2x]
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  15. If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
    1. Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
    2. Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
    3. Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers 
    4. Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
  16. Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications 
  17. Intake Air Duct (2) - Install
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  18. Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) - Install
  19. Headlamp Bracket- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]
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  20. Front End Upper Tie Bar Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1)@Headlamp Bracket - Install and tighten [8x] - Fastener Specifications 
  21. Front Grille Support Reinforcement (2) - Install
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  22. Front Grille Support Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
  23. Front Bumper Shutter (2) - Install
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  24. Front Bumper Shutter Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [9x] - Fastener Specifications
  25. Front Bumper Shutter Retainer (1) - Install [3x]
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  26. Connect the electrical connectors and install wiring harness.
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  27. Install the left and right side outer front bumper shutter retainer (1).
  28. Connect the electrical connector. (2)
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  29. Ambient Air Temperature Sensor (1) - Install
  30. Front Bumper Fascia Upper Stiffener (1) - Install
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  31. Install and tighten the left and right side front bumper fascia upper stiffener bolt (2). Fastener Specifications
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  32. Tighten the left and right side front bumper fascia upper stiffener nut (1). Fastener Specifications
  33. Connect all electrical connectors.
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  34. Secure the wiring harness retaining tab.
  35. Secure the front headlamp guide pin to the front bumper fascia guide (1).
  36. Front Headlamp- Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]
  37. Headlamp Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
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  38. Headlamp Bolt- Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
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  39. Front Bumper Fascia (2) - Install - Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with RC1)Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with WTX)
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  40. After installation, aim the front headlamps. Front Headlamp Aiming (without Horizontal Adjustment)Front Headlamp Aiming (with Horizontal Adjustment)
  41. Reposition the hood primary latch release cable (1) from the upper tie bar.
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  42. Hood Primary Latch Release Cable (3) - Install
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  43. Install the retainer under the tie bar and connect the electrical connector.
  44. Hood Primary and Secondary Latch (2) - Install
  45. Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications 
  46. Intake Air Splash Shield (2) - Install
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  47. Intake Air Baffle Retainer (1) - Install [9x]
  48. Hood Secondary Latch Release Handle (2) - Install
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  49. Hood Latch Actuator Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications