FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Procedures

Jack-up Plate

REMOVAL
1. Set the vehicle on a lift.
2. Lift-up the vehicle.
3. Remove the under cover.
4. Remove the jack-up plate.





- Non-turbo model





- Turbo model and STi model

INSTALLATION
Install in the reverse order of removal.
Tightening torque:
Jack-up plate to crossmember: 70 Nm (7.1 kgf-m, 52 ft. lbs.)
Turbo model and STi model
Tightening torque:
Both end of jack-up plate to crossmember: 30 Nm (3.1 kgf-m, 22 ft. lbs.)

INSPECTION
Check the jack-up plate for wear, damage and cracks, and correct or replace if defective.