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Lift car and secure on jack stands

Match brackets to the correct side
6 short socket head cap screws
1 long bolt w nut (used to install rivets)
2 washers
2 Steel Rivet-Nuts (one Modified)

Due to product enhancements current hardware varies slightly.

This is what the rivets will look like onece installed.

Remove the four 8mm metal screws holding plastic trim that is in the way

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Use the modified rivet on the rear passenger side hole

Rivet may need to be hammered in. The inserts will "rivet" themself in. Alternately you can enlarge the hole carefully with the proper drill but this is not needed.

Use the longer hex bolt and nut as a tool screw the bolt/nut/washer combination into the rivet and hold the bolt while tightening the nut. This will "rivet" it in place. Then remove the tool.

Test fit brace to check were you will need to cut the plastic

Mark plastic were you will need to cut

Cut plastic with shears or whatever you have handy

Insert brackets into frame make sure they are on the correct side since the lengths are different. It may take a little bending to get them settled in.

Align bracket with hole in frame

Start bolting brace into place, start the front two first then align the brace with the brackets in the frame

Grab bracket and pull down so you can bolt brace on

Torque bolts to 44 ft/lb,

Take a look and enjoy your hard work

Saab used a similar concept to reinforce the new 9-3 CV from the factory!