Connecting Brace

Connecting Brace

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Drill

• 5 mm drill bit

Removing






- Remove the bumper cover mount. Refer to => [ Bumper Cover Mount ] Bumper Cover Mount.

- Disconnect the connector - 3 - from the front airbag crash sensor. Pay attention to the Safety Precautions.

- Drill out the rivet head - 1 - and strike the rivet shaft.

- Loosen the bolt - 4 -, remove the bolt - 2 - and remove the connecting brace - 5 -.

Installing

• For the correct tightening specifications, refer to => [ Impact Bar Assembly Overview ] Impact Bar Assembly Overview.

Installation is reverse of removal, but note the following:

- Connect the connector - 3 - to the front airbag crash sensor. Pay attention to the Safety Precautions.

- Press the front bumper cover mount - 3 - against the headlamp housing - 2 - - arrow -, hold it in this position and then tighten the bolt - 1 -.






• The rib - 4 - on the mount must touch the headlamp housing.

- Install the bumper cover mount. Refer to => [ Bumper Cover Mount ] Bumper Cover Mount.