- Position the tie bar onto the lower radiator support.
- Install the tie bar bolts hand tight.
Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.
Important: Ensure that the alignment is proper.
- Tighten the tie bar bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the tie bar bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the upper headlamp housing support screws.
Tighten
Tighten the upper headlamp housing support screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the radiator mounting bolts onto the rear side of the tie bar.
Tighten
Tighten the radiator mounting bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the tie bar to the radiator brace bolts (1). Access the bolts from the rear of the tie bar using an extension.
Tighten
Tighten the radiator brace bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the upper fan shroud. Refer to
Engine Coolant Fan Lower Shroud Replacement
and
Engine Coolant Fan Upper Shroud Replacement
.
- Install the front end diagonal brace.
- Install the front end diagonal brace bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the front end diagonal brace bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).
- Install the upper condenser mounting bolts.
Tighten
Tighten the upper condenser mounting bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
- Install the headlamps. Refer to
Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb Replacement
.
- Install the upper radiator baffle. Refer to
Radiator Air Upper Baffle and Deflector Replacement
.
- Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to
Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection
.