Tools Required

1. Remove the hood. Refer to Hood Replacement in Body and Accessories.

Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

2. Disconnect the negative battery cable.



3. Install the thread support nuts (J 28467-89) onto the strut attaching studs.
4. Install the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A).
5. Install the T-bolts (J 28467-53) with 5/16 inch washers through the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) into the thread support nuts and hand tighten.
6. Install the two cross bracket assemblies (J 28467-1A) over the strut tower tube (J 28467-3).
7. Install the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) into the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A).
8. Install the 1/2 inch x 2.5 inch quick release pin (J 28467-10) through the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) and the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) on one side only.
9. Hand tighten the passenger side cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A) wing nuts.
10. Install the engine support adapter kit (J 42451).
11. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nuts (J 28467-34) securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.