Tools Required

1. Remove the windshield wiper arms. Refer to Windshield Wiper Arm Replacement in Wipers/Washer Systems.
2. Raise the hood.
3. Remove the air inlet grille panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement in Body Front End.

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in the Preface section.

4. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
5. Install the thread support adaptors (J 28467-Vibe) onto the strut attaching studs.
6. Install the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A) over the thread support nuts (J 28467-33A).
7. 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 (J 28467-33A) and hand tighten.
8. Install the two cross bracket assemblies (J 28467-1A) over the strut tower tube (J 28467-3).
9. Install the strut tower tube (J 28467-3) into the strut tower support assemblies (J 28467-5A).
10. 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.
11. Hand tighten the passenger side cross bracket assembly (J 28467-1A) wing nuts.
12. Hand tighten the lift hook wing nut securely to remove all slack from the engine support fixture assembly.