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Structural Brace: Service and Repair



Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure





1. Open the hood.
2. Remove the electrical harness from the sheet metal diagonal brace.
3. Remove the bolt that holds the front sheet metal diagonal brace to the inner fender.
4. Remove the bolts that hold the front sheet metal diagonal brace to the radiator support.
5. Remove the front sheet metal diagonal brace.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the front sheet metal diagonal brace.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

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

Tighten the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at radiator support bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

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

Tighten the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the inner fender bolts to 47 N.m (35 lb ft).

4. Install the electrical harness to the sheet metal diagonal brace.
5. Close the hood.


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