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Support Braces - Rear: Installation

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NOTE: The 2 rear support braces must be removed and installed at the same time.
NOTE: All bolts must be started by hand before final tightening.
  1. Position the LH and RH rear support braces.
    1. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (front).
    2. Position the LH and RH rear support braces.
    3. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (front).
    2. Fig 1: Locating Rear Support Brace Bolts
    GF0015032Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Install the 4 rear support brace bolts.
  3. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (center to frame).
  4. Install the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper).
  5. Tighten the bolts in the sequence shown.
    • Tighten the 4 rear support brace bolts (front) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the 4 rear support brace bolts (rear) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the 2 rear support brace bolts (center-to-frame) to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft).
    • Tighten the 2 rear support brace bolts (upper) to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).
    6. Fig 2: Identifying Rear Support Brace Bolts Tightening Sequence
    GF0015033Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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