Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side

Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement - Left Side

Removal Procedure




1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the engine coolant heater harness from the front fender diagonal brace, if equipped.




3. Reposition the engine coolant reservoir from the front fender diagonal brace. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .




4. If equipped, reposition the cruise control module from the front fender diagonal brace. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement .




5. Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace to the inner fender bolt.
6. Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace to radiator support bolts.




7. Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the front end sheet metal diagonal brace to the radiator support and to the inner fender.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

2. Install the bolts to the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the radiator support.

Tighten the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at radiator support bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

3. Install the bolts to the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the inner fender.

Tighten the front end sheet metal diagonal brace to the inner fender bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




4. If removed, reposition the cruise control module to the front fender diagonal brace. Refer to Cruise Control Module Replacement .




5. Reposition the engine coolant reservoir to the front fender diagonal brace. Refer to Coolant Recovery Reservoir Replacement .




6. Install the engine coolant heater harness to the front fender diagonal brace, if equipped.
7. Close the hood.