BMR Suspension STB012 - Manual

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STRUT TOWER BRACE
STB012 – 2008-PRESENT PONTIAC G8
Tools required:
o 3/8” drive
ratchet
o 10mm socket
o 13mm socket
o 9/16” socket
o 10mm wrench
o 9/16” wrench
o 7mm nut driver
Installation:
1. Using a 7mm socket or nut driver, loosen the hose clamp on the
air filter housing where it attaches to the mass airflow sensor. (IMAGE 1)
2. Release the 5 clips that retain the upper portion of the air cleaner housing. Remove the air
filter and the upper housing and set aside.
3. Using a 10mm socket, loosen and remove the two nuts that
retain the lower air filter housing. Remove the housing. (IMAGE
2)
4. Using a 13mm socket, remove the bolt located on the backside
of the positive battery terminal retention bracket. (IMAGE 3)
5. Position the cable and bracket assembly aside, out of the work
area as shown. (IMAGE 4)
6. Move over to the passenger side and, using a 10mm wrench,
remove the two nuts that retain the ABS unit. (IMAGE 5)
7. Unclip the brake line retainer as shown. (IMAGE 6)
8. Unclip the ABS harness as shown. There is a lever on the harness that releases the harness
clip. It is down in the locked position and up in the released position. (IMAGE 7 – next page)