Front Crossmember Bolt Replacement

Front Crossmember Bolt Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
2. Using hand tools remove the nut from the crossmember bolt to be replaced.
3. Lower the vehicle.
4. Open the hood.
5. Remove the battery heat shield, (if removing the right rear bolt only).




6. Drill out the crossmember bolt anti rotation device rivet.
7. Remove the bolt.

Installation Procedure






Important: Check the new bolt against the old bolt for proper length. There are 4 different length crossmember bolts.

1. Install the crossmember bolt.
2. Install a rivet to the crossmember bolt anti rotation device.




3. Raise the vehicle and suitably support. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install a new nut to the crossmember bolt and tighten the nut with hand tools.

Tighten the crossmember bolt nut to 110 N.m (81 lb ft).

5. Lower the vehicle.
6. Install the battery heat shield (if removed to replace the right rear crossmember bolt).