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8. Remove the 4 bolts holding the OEM radiator support on using the 18MM deep socket with an extension. There are two on each side. Lower the cross member. There may be a line zip tied to the cross member, so have your cutters ready to cut the zip tie.

 

BMR Radiator Support install

 

8-1. OEM front sway bar and radiator support removed:

 

BMR Radiator Support install

 

BMR Radiator Support install

 

8-2. OEM vs BMR:

 

BMR Radiator Support install

 

9. Remove the two rubber isolators from the OEM radiator support and transfer them to the BMR cross member.

 

BMR Radiator Support install

 

BMR Radiator Support install

 

10. Install the BMR cross member using the 18MM deep well socket and extension, and torque to 110 ft/lbs.

 

BMR Radiator Support install

 

11. Remove jack stand from under radiator.

12. Reinstall factory bumper cover using the 4 7/32" screws you removed earlier along with 3 zip ties (1 through the center hole where the screw was, and two through the square holes where the clips were).

 

BMR Radiator Support install

 

13. Lower vehicle and clean up.



 

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