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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 1998 🢒 Riviera 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Body Front End 🢒 Front Fender Upper Diagonal Brace Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the front end panel. Refer to Front End Panel Replacement .
  2. Remove the screws retaining the diagonal braces to the front end panel.
  3. Remove the brace from the snap-in holder.
  4. Remove the brace.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the brace in the snap-in holder.

    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 nuts in order to retain the diagonal braces to the front end panel.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts and the nut to 10.5 N·m (93 lb in).

  3. Install the front end panel. Refer to Front End Panel Replacement .