Installation Procedure

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IMPORTANT: The arrow on the energy absorber (1) needs to be positioned upward prior to installation.

Install the energy absorber (1) to the frame rail (3).

Fig 1: Installing Energy Absorber
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Position the diagonal brace (1) to the hood latch bracket assembly, and to the stud on the backside of the energy absorber.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the energy absorber nuts (2).
Tighten

Tighten the nuts to 25 N-m (18 lb ft).
Install the front impact bar. Refer to IMPACT BAR REPLACEMENT - FRONT BUMPER .

Fig 2: Installing Diagonal Brace
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