Instrument Panel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Installing
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
-- 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.
-- 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 and bolts for the instrument panel crossmember near the A-pillar on both the driver and front passenger sides.
-- Install the steering column. Refer to the appropriate service information .
-- Mounting bracket for pedal assembly. Refer to OVERVIEW - BRAKE PEDAL .
-- If equipped, install the Windshield Projection Head Up Display Control Module -J898-. Refer to WINDSHIELD PROJECTION HEAD UP DISPLAY CONTROL MODULE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- If equipped, install the Active Steering Control Module -J792-. Refer to the appropriate service information .
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.
Continuation for all vehicles
-- 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 .