Installation Procedure
Front End Upper Tie Bar (1) - Install
- Connect the wiring harness retainers and position the harness as necessary.
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Front End Upper Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front End Upper Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Front End Upper Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Front End Upper Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [3x] - Fastener Specifications
Intake Air Duct (2) - Reposition
- Intake Air Duct Retainer (1) - Install
Dual Horn (2) - Install
- Horn Nut (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Connect the electrical connector.
Radiator Air Upper Baffle (1) - Install
Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace @ Upper Tie Bar (2) - Install [2x]
- 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:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
- Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
- Right side shown, left side similar.
Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace @ Radiator (2) - Install
- 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:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Apply thread locking adhesive to the external threads of the components. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Ensure there are no gaps in the thread locking adhesive once applied to the component.
- Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Headlamp Bracket (2) - Install [2x]
- Headlamp Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Front End Upper Tie Bar Bolt (1) @ Headlamp Bracket - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Grille Support Reinforcement (2) - Install
- Front Grille Support Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Bumper Shutter (2) - Install
- Front Bumper Shutter Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [9x] - Fastener Specifications
Connect the electrical connector. (2)
- Ambient Air Temperature Sensor (1) - Install
Front Bumper Fascia Upper Stiffener (1) - Install
Install and tighten the left and right side front bumper fascia upper stiffener bolt (2). Fastener Specifications
- Tighten the left and right side front bumper fascia upper stiffener nut (1). Fastener Specifications
Connect all electrical connectors.
- Secure the wiring harness retaining tab.
- Secure the front headlamp guide pin to the front bumper fascia guide (1).
- Front Headlamp (2) - Install [2x]
Headlamp Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Headlamp Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [6x] - Fastener Specifications
Reposition the hood primary latch release cable (1) from the upper tie bar.
Hood Primary Latch Release Cable (3) - Install
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Hood Primary and Secondary Latch (2) - Install
- Hood Primary and Secondary Latch Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Bumper Fascia (2) - Install - Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with WTX) , or Front Bumper Fascia Removal and Installation (with RC1)
- After installation, aim the front headlamps. Front Headlamp Aiming