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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 LeSabre 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Cross Vehicle Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 309531 Size: SH
  1. Remove the nuts (3) retaining the cross vehicle brace (1) to the strut towers.
  2. Remove the cross vehicle brace (1).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 309531 Size: SH
  1. Install the cross vehicle brace (1).
  2. Loosen the through bolts (2).
  3. Adjust the cross vehicle brace (1), as needed.

    4. 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.

  4. Install the nuts (3) in order to retain the cross vehicle brace (1).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 24 N·m (18 lb ft).

  5. Tighten the through bolts (2), if previously loosened.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 37 N·m (27 lb ft).