Instrument Panel Central Tube, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Carefully insert the instrument panel central tube -1- in the body.

-- Engage the instrument panel central tube on the A/C unit -3- and on the upper -2- and lower -4- stop brackets.

-- Align the instrument panel central tube -4- to the A-pillar.

Fig 1: Aligning Instrument Panel Central Tube -4- With A-Pillar

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-- Tighten the two nuts -2 and 3- on the threaded pin -1- and insert the threaded pin in the mount -5- on the A-pillar on the driver side and tighten.

The threaded pin must be installed all the way until the collar on the mount touches the A-pillar.

-- Tighten the left and right instrument panel central tube bolts and nuts.

The rest of the installation is performed in reverse order of removal. Note The Following:

-- Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

WARNING:

The ignition must be on when connecting the battery. If pyrotechnic components (for example, airbag, belt tensioner) are not repaired correctly, they may deploy unintentionally after connecting battery. There must not be anyone in the vehicle interior when connecting the battery.

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

NOTE:

If the Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- indicates a fault, check the DTC memory, erase it and check it again using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.