A How to install/replace Front Strut Bar (as requested by TN member)
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Difficulty level 1 (easy) – 5 (hard)
1 (easy) very easy
Use the appropriate tools and follow instructions as indicated.
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Open the front hood to remove nut covers on windshield wipers with screwdriver as indicated.
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(Optional) you can take a marker to place a line as reference for installation or use tape to mark your wipers.
Using 14mm socket remove nut from wiper. Take care when removing wipers from gear bolt. Gently rock it back and forth until loosen, and then pull up slowly. You might want to use a protective cover on hood to avoid scratches.
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Remove 2 plastic fasteners on each end under the hood on the windshield cowl. Press the center down carefully with a screwdriver. You will hear a click which will release it easy
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Starting on the corner of the plastic cowl gently pull up until the clips release as you work toward the center. The cowl will be in 2 half just work on each ends. Yellow arrow indicates other half on picture. (You can remove the rest of the windshield wiper parts and cover if desired but not really necessary.)
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Remove the 3 nuts with a 14 mm wrench on each side of the strut towers. Remove old strut bar (for XRS) and place new strut bar. Torque as indicated.
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It should look like this.
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Reinstall windshield cowl, clips and wipers.
Good luck and have fun.
:thumbsup:
Difficulty level 1 (easy) – 5 (hard)
1 (easy) very easy
Use the appropriate tools and follow instructions as indicated.
Open the front hood to remove nut covers on windshield wipers with screwdriver as indicated.
(Optional) you can take a marker to place a line as reference for installation or use tape to mark your wipers.
Using 14mm socket remove nut from wiper. Take care when removing wipers from gear bolt. Gently rock it back and forth until loosen, and then pull up slowly. You might want to use a protective cover on hood to avoid scratches.
Remove 2 plastic fasteners on each end under the hood on the windshield cowl. Press the center down carefully with a screwdriver. You will hear a click which will release it easy
Starting on the corner of the plastic cowl gently pull up until the clips release as you work toward the center. The cowl will be in 2 half just work on each ends. Yellow arrow indicates other half on picture. (You can remove the rest of the windshield wiper parts and cover if desired but not really necessary.)
Remove the 3 nuts with a 14 mm wrench on each side of the strut towers. Remove old strut bar (for XRS) and place new strut bar. Torque as indicated.
It should look like this.
Reinstall windshield cowl, clips and wipers.
Good luck and have fun.
:thumbsup:
