Removal Procedure
- Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to
Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle
.
- Remove the intermediate pipe. Refer to
Intermediate Pipe Replacement
.
- Remove the floor panel tunnel panel reinforcement bolts.
- Remove the reinforcement.
Installation Procedure
- Install the reinforcement into position.
- Install the bolt into the reinforcement locating hole (1).
- Install the bolt into the reinforcement slotted hole (2)
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: ALL of the floor panel tunnel panel reinforcement bolts must be installed and torqued to specifications, the reinforcement functions as a part of the vehicle body structure.
- Install the remaining bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the panel bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).
- Install the intermediate pipe. Refer to
Intermediate Pipe Replacement
.
- Lower the vehicle.