Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chevrolet Monte Carlo and 2004 Chevrolet Impala. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

IMPORTANT: The stud plates will require an assistant to hold the stud plates during the installation of the push on nuts.

Install the stud plates to the vehicle.
Install the stud plates push on nuts to the studs.

Fig 1: Stud Plates

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Install the cross vehicle brace to the vehicle.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

Fig 2: Cross Vehicle Brace

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Install the nuts to the cross vehicle brace.
Tighten: Tighten the cross vehicle brace nuts to 18 N.m (13 lb ft).

Fig 3: Cross Vehicle Brace

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Close the hood.