Overview - Instrument Panel CROSSMEMBER

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Instrument Panel Crossmember

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Bolt
- Quantity: 2
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
- The mounting threads and contact surface must be free of paint, coating and corrosion. The threaded connection serves as the ground connection.
Threaded Pin
- Quantity: 2
- 20 Nm
Lifter
- Quantity: 2
- Clipped in the crossmember
- Check the lifter adjusting nut for ease of movement
- Turn the adjusting nut all the way downward until the adjuster engages in the transportation safeguard
Bolt
- Quantity: 2
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
Plug
- Quantity: 2
Pop Rivet Nut with Lifter
- Quantity: 2
- Riveted with the windshield frame
- Check the lifter adjusting nut for ease of movement
- Rotate the adjusting nut all the way down but do not tighten it.
Bolt
- Quantity: 2
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
Instrument Panel Crossmember
- Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CROSSMEMBER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING
Bolt
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
Bolt
- Quantity: 3
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.
Bolt for A/C Unit
- Quantity: 5
- 3.6 Nm
Nut
- Quantity: 2
- Replace after removing
- Tightening specification and sequence. Refer to Fig 2.

Instrument panel crossmember to body - tightening specifications and sequence

Fig 2: Instrument Panel Crossmember To Body - Tightening Sequence

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-- Tighten the bolts in a -1 to 6- sequence to 20 Nm.

Tightening Specification - Crossmember/A-Pillar Brace

Fig 3: Crossmember/A-Pillar Brace

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-- Tighten the bolts/nut in the sequence -A, B and C arrows-.

Tightening specification - ground wires on center tunnel

Fig 4: Ground Wires on Center Tunnel

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-- Nut tightening specification -1-. Refer to the appropriate Wiring Diagram.