Installation Procedure

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Fig 1: View Of Bolts/Screws For IP Carrier And Cross Vehicle Beam To Hinge Pillar

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Position the I/P carrier to the body.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .

Install the bolts/screws which secure the I/P carrier to the body.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located under the right side window defogger duct.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Install the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located under the left side window defogger duct.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Install the bolt holding the HVAC module to the bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located on the rear right center of the I/P carrier.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Install the bolt holding the brake pedal bracket on the I/P carrier, this bolt is located on the upper rear side of the bracket.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 25 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the ground wire bolts on the lower I/P carrier on the right and left sides.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).
Install the bolts holding the steering column support bracket on the cowl panel brace.
Tighten: Tighten the bolts/screws to 24 N.m (18 lb ft).
Install the defroster duct. Refer to Air Outlet Duct Replacement - Defroster .
Install the center air outlet. Refer to Air Outlet Replacement - Center .
Install the I/P air outlet ducts. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Air Outlet Ducts Replacement .
Install the A/C control module. Refer to HVAC Control Module Replacement .
Install the EBCM. Refer to Electronic Brake Control Module Replacement .
Install the BCM. Refer to Body Control Module Replacement .
Install the wiring harness. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Harness Replacement .
Install the I/P. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Assembly Replacement .
Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to ENGINE ELECTRICAL .
Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 and SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 5 .