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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Oldsmobile 🢒 2001 🢒 Intrigue 🢒 HVAC 🢒 Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning 🢒 Front End Sheet Metal Diagonal Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 183041 Size: SH
  1. Open the hood.
  2. Remove the sheet metal diagonal brace to the inner fender bolt.
  3. Remove the sheet metal diagonal brace to radiator support bolts.
  4. Remove the electrical harness cable retainer located near the center of the brace.
  5. Remove the sheet metal diagonal brace.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 183041 Size: SH
  1. Align the sheet metal diagonal brace to the radiator support and to the inner fender.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the front fender upper diagonal brace to radiator support bolts.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  3. Install the front fender upper diagonal brace to inner fender bolt.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolt to 47 N·m (35 lb ft).

  4. Install the electrical harness cable retainer.
  5. Close the hood.