Overview - Instrument Panel CROSSMEMBER

The overview shows a LHD vehicle as an example. For RHD vehicles the layout is a mirror image.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Instrument Panel Crossmember

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1. Bolt
   • The mounting threads and contact surface must be free of paint, coating and corrosion. The threaded connection serves as the ground connection.
   • Quantity: 2
   • Refer to Fig 4
2. Threaded Pin
   • Quantity: 2
   • 20 Nm
3. Pop Rivet Nut with Adjuster
   • Riveted with the windshield frame
   • Check the spacer for the adjuster for ease of movement
   • Quantity: 2
   • Rotate the spacer all the way downward, maximum 0.5 Nm
4. Bolt
   • Quantity: 2
   • Refer to Fig 4
5. Retainer/Lifter
   • Check the lifter nut for ease of movement
   • Turn the nut all the way downward until the lifter engages in the transportation safeguard
   • Quantity: 2
6. Bolt
   • Quantity: 2
   • Refer to Fig 4
7. Plug
   • Quantity: 2
8. Instrument Panel Crossmember
   • Refer to Instrument Panel Crossmember, Removing and Installing  .
9. Bolt
   • Refer to Fig 4
10. Bolt
    • Quantity: 3
    • Refer to Fig 4
11. Bolt
    • For heater and A/C unit
    • Quantity: 5
    • Refer to Fig 3
12. Nut
    • Quantity: 2
    • Replace after removing
    • Refer to Fig 4

If installed, knee bar support - North America market-specific versions

Fig 2: Knee Bar Supports - North America Market Versions

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1 -

Driver Side Support

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Refer to DRIVER SIDE SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

2 -

Spring Nut

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Insert into the Crossmember

3 -

Instrument Panel Crossmember

4 -

Bolt

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3 Nm

5 -

Front Passenger Side Support

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Refer to FRONT PASSENGER SIDE SUPPORT, REMOVING AND INSTALLING 

6 -

Spring Nut

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Insert into the Crossmember

7 -

Bolt

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3 Nm

Instrument panel crossmember to front A/C unit - tightening specifications and sequence

Fig 3: Instrument Panel Crossmember To The A/C Unit - Tightening Sequence

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Instrument panel crossmember to body - tightening specifications and sequence

Fig 4: Instrument Panel Crossmember To Body - Tightening Sequence

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