Instrument Panel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
- Before installing, check all the fasteners for damage and replace if necessary.
-- Check all fastening elements/lifters -2- on the instrument panel crossmember by allowing the lifter -1- to rotate gently -arrows-.
-- Turn the nut all the way downward until the lifter engages in the transportation safeguard.
-- Carefully insert the instrument panel crossmember in the body.
-- Align the instrument panel crossmember according to the marks applied to the A-pillar during removal.
-- Tighten the nuts -2- and bolts -1- on the A-pillar on the driver and front passenger side.
Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.
-- Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Mounting bracket for pedal assembly. Refer to OVERVIEW - BRAKE PEDAL .
Installation Position of Instrument Panel Crossmember, Checking
-- Insert the instrument panel to test.
-- Secure the instrument panel on the left and right side to the instrument panel crossmember.
-- Close the doors.
-- Check whether the gap dimension between the instrument panel and the left and right door is even.
-- Check whether the height of instrument panel aligns with the moldings in the door trim panels.
-- If the adjustment is incorrect, note lateral and/or vertical deviation.
-- Loosen the instrument panel crossmember threaded connections.
-- Adjust the instrument panel crossmember according to the noted differences.
There is a risk of malfunctions do to a faulty ground connection.
- The contact surfaces must be free of any paint, coating and corrosion. The threaded connections serve as a ground connection.
-- Tighten the bolt -1- and nut -2- on the A-pillar on the driver and front passenger sides.
-- Install the windshield. Refer to WINDSHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Risk of airbag deployment.
Risk of injury.
- Switching on the ignition after assembly may only be done when the driver seat is positioned all the way back.
-- Check and erase the airbag control module DTC memory because faults can be stored from when the connectors are disconnected. Use the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
Installation instructions: tightening specifications, replacing body parts. Refer to OVERVIEW - INSTRUMENT PANEL CROSSMEMBER , Figure, and Figure.