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For 1990-2009 cars only

Frame Brace Replacement Front

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 1748199  Size: SH
  3. Remove the rear frame brace bolts (4).

  4. Object Number: 1580131  Size: SH
  5. Remove the front frame brace bolts (1).
  6. Remove the frame brace (3).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1580131  Size: SH
  1. Install the frame brace (3).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the front frame brace bolts (1).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1748199  Size: SH
  5. Install the rear frame brace bolts.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.

Frame Brace Replacement Rear

Removal Procedure

  1. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle .

  2. Object Number: 1748199  Size: SH
  3. Remove the frame brace bolts (2-4).
  4. Remove the frame brace (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 1748199  Size: SH
  1. Install the frame brace (1).
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the frame brace bolts (4).
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  5. Install the frame brace bolts (2, 3).
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 50 N·m (37 lb ft).

  7. Lower the vehicle.