Instrument Panel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Installing

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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 in direction of -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.

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Further installation is performed in reverse order of the removal.

-- Install the steering column. Refer to OVERVIEW - STEERING COLUMN .

-- 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.

-- Tighten the bolt -1- and nut -2- on the A-pillar on the driver and front passenger sides.

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-- Install the windshield. Refer to WINDSHIELD, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- 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.