Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Right

Brace Replacement - Front Fender Upper Diagonal - Right

Removal Procedure

1. Open and support the hood.




2. Reposition the electrical center from the right front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
3. Remove the windshield wiper system module cover. Refer to Wiper Module Cover Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
4. Remove the bolt from the rear hole in the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the wheelhouse.
5. Remove the bolts from the front of the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the upper tie bar.
6. Remove the front end sheet metal diagonal brace from the engine compartment.



Installation Procedure





1. Install the front end sheet metal diagonal brace to the engine compartment.
2. Align the rear hole of the front end sheet metal diagonal brace to the hole in the wheelhouse.
3. Align the holes of the front end sheet metal diagonal brace to the holes in the upper tie bar.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the bolts to the front of the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the upper tie bar.

Tighten thebolts to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).

5. Install the bolt to the rear hole in the front end sheet metal diagonal brace at the wheelhouse.

Tighten the bolt to 47 N.m (34 lb ft).

6. Reposition the electrical center to the right front end sheet metal diagonal brace. Refer to Underhood Electrical Center or Junction Block Replacement in Wiring Systems.
7. Install the windshield wiper system module cover. Refer to Wiper Module Cover Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
8. Close the hood.