HOW-TO: Install Front Strut Tower Bar - 4th Gen VTEC - Honda Prelude Forum

Absolut · 08-19-2002, 08:11 PM

Start by missing the UPS guy and waiting another day.

Note how poorly they were packed when you finally get them.

Pull your car into the garage and let the engine cool down

Before.

Absolut · 08-19-2002, 08:12 PM

Note the notch in the bracket, this is for the Passenger side.

This is the Passenger side Strut Tower.

This bracket is a PITA to remove. Remove the intake tube (CAI) for more room.

Use this hidden bolt to remove it. 10mm

Unplug stuff and move it out of the way.

Absolut · 08-19-2002, 08:12 PM

Remove the 3 strut tower bolts. 14mm

Install bracket as shown and tighten down nuts.

Remember the notch?

Don't forget to plug everything back in.

The Drivers side looks just about the same, sans some harneses.

Absolut · 08-19-2002, 08:13 PM

Remove the triple vacuum line thing and bend it like this.

Another view.

Now it fits around the bracket. (The brass fitting is for my Vacuum gauge)

Now install the bar and tighten. You may need to jack up the car by the center tie down for the bar to line up.

Absolut · 08-19-2002, 08:14 PM

After.

brendon2k · 08-19-2002, 08:40 PM

For FAQness you should include torque specs on the bolts.

Fast&furiuslude · 08-19-2002, 09:44 PM

haha mis the ups guy. how does it turn now?

Absolut · 08-20-2002, 08:53 AM

The car turns great! Feels like alot of understeer is missing, a good thing. All in all, a good $9.99 + $12 shipping investment.

marshdoggg · 08-20-2002, 11:35 AM

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Originally posted by Absolut
The car turns great! Feels like alot of understeer is missing, a good thing. All in all, a good $9.99 + $12 shipping investment.

i missed the ups guy for my 10$ bar too! i hate gettin that little note on your door, DOH! good write up too, i know that my bar didnt come with instructions, especially on how much to torque it down
marsh