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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2001 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front End Upper Tie Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the upper filler panel. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  3. Lift and support the vehicle. Refer to [ADD LINK] in General Information.
  4. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to [ADD LINK].

    5. Object Number: 457378 Size: SH
  5. Remove the bolts (2) retaining the hood latch support (1) to the vehicle.
  6. Using a fender cover to protect the finish on the front bumper fascia, rest the hood latch support on the front bumper. [VEHICLE SPECIFIC]
  7. Pull the upper radiator hose away from the upper tie bar and temporarily restrain.

    8. Object Number: 491275 Size: SH
  8. Remove the nut (1) retaining the upper radiator hose support (2) to the upper tie bar (3).
  9. Remove the upper radiator hose support (2) from the upper tie bar (3).

    10. Object Number: 130784 Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolts from the upper radiator brackets.
  11. Remove the upper radiator brackets from the upper tie bar.

    12. Object Number: 491273 Size: SH
  12. Temporarily hold the windshield solvent filler tube (2) to the side in order to gain access to the right hand upper tie bar retainer bolts (1).
  13. Remove the right hand bolts (1) retaining the upper tie bar (3) to the vehicle.

    14. Object Number: 491270 Size: SH
  14. Remove the left hand bolts (1) retaining the upper tie bar (2) to the vehicle.
  15. Remove the upper tie bar (2) from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 491270 Size: SH
  1. Install the upper tie bar (2) to the vehicle.

    2. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  2. Install the left hand bolts (1) in order to retain the upper tie bar (2) to the vehicle and hand tighten.

    3. Object Number: 491273 Size: SH
  3. Install the right hand bolts (1) to retain the upper tie bar (3) to the vehicle.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the retainers to 50 N·m (37 lb. ft.).


    Object Number: 130784 Size: SH
  4. Install the upper radiator brackets to the vehicle.
  5. Install the retainer bolts in order to retain the upper radiator brackets to the vehicle.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the retainers to 9 N·m (80 lb in).


    Object Number: 491275 Size: SH
  6. Install the upper radiator hose support bracket (2) to the vehicle.
  7. Install the nut (1) in order to retain the upper radiator hose support bracket (2) to the vehicle.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the retainer to 9 N·m (80 lb. in.).

  8. Reposition the upper radiator hose into the upper radiator hose bracket.

    9. Object Number: 457378 Size: SH
  9. Install the hood latch support to the vehicle.
  10. Install the bolts (2) in order to retain the hood latch support (1) to the vehicle.

    11. Tighten
    Tighten the retainer bolts to 9 N·m (80 lb in).

  11. Install the front air deflector. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  12. Install the upper filler panel. Refer to [ADD LINK].
  13. Close the hood.