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Side Impact Reinforcement




Side Impact Reinforcement









Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting Service and Repair.

2. NOTE: Vehicle body removed for clarity.

Remove the side impact reinforcement in the following sequence.

1. Remove the 8 side impact reinforcement nuts.
- To install, tighten to 103 Nm (76 lb-ft).

2. Remove the side impact reinforcement.





3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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