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Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement

Fig 1: Instrument Panel Tie Bar & Fasteners
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Preliminary Procedures

  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement .
  2. Remove both front and rear side door still trim plates. Refer to Front and Rear Side Door Sill Trim Plate Replacement .
  3. Remove the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
  4. Remove the body control module bracket. Refer to Body Control Module Bracket Replacement .
  5. Remove the fasteners securing the brake and accelerator pedal assembly to the tie bar. Refer to Brake and Accelerator Pedal Assembly Replacement .
  6. Remove the instrument panel electrical center from the tie bar.
1 Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly Fastener (Qty:6)
CAUTION:

Refer to Fastener Caution .


Tighten 
22 N.m (16 lb ft)
2 Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Fastener (Qty:3)
Procedure 
Release the heater and air conditioning evaporator and blower module from the I/P tie bar and secure the module at the body.
Tighten 
5 N.m (44 lb in)
3 Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly

Procedures

  1. Remove the hood release handle.
  2. Note location and routing of the I/P wiring harness prior to removal of the I/P tie bar assembly to ensure proper reinstallation.
  3. Disconnect the wiring harness from the I/P tie bar assembly.
  4. With the aid of an assistant, remove the I/P tie bar assembly from the vehicle.
  5. If replacing the I/P tie bar assembly, transfer all necessary components.