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Installation Procedure

  1. Ensure the retainer nuts to the dash panel are not damaged or broken. If broken or damaged nuts are present, replace the retainer nuts.
  2. With the aid from an assistant, partially install the instrument panel assembly.
  3. Connect the electrical connectors.
  4. Pull the aspirator tube through the IP to the original location.
  5. Align the instrument panel to the hinge pillar tie bar mounting brackets.
    Fig 1: Identifying Dash Panel Retainer Nuts
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    NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
  6. Install the instrument panel fasteners (3).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  7. Install the instrument panel to dash panel fasteners (4).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fastener to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

  8. Install the lower instrument panel to bracket fasteners (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fasteners to 11 N.m (97 lb in).

  9. Install the 4 center instrument panel to tie bar fasteners (2).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fasteners to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

    Fig 2: View of IP Assembly
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  10. Install the right instrument panel to tie bar fastener (1).

    Tighten 

    Tighten the fastener to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

  11. Install the steering column. Refer to STEERING COLUMN REPLACEMENT .
  12. Install the hood latch release handle. Refer to HOOD LATCH RELEASE HANDLE REPLACEMENT .
  13. Install the headlamp switch. Refer to HEADLAMP SWITCH REPLACEMENT .
  14. Install the instrument panel trim plates. Refer to both of the following procedures:
  15. Install the PSIR module. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER (IPC) .
  16. Connect the aspirator tube to the inside air temperature sensor.
  17. Connect the electrical connector.
  18. Install the instrument panel storage compartment. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - IP .
  19. Install the left sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left .
  20. Install the right sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Right .
  21. Install the instrument panel cluster. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) Replacement (UY9) .
  22. Install the steering column opening bracket. Refer to Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
    Fig 3: Identifying Right Instrument Panel to Tie Bar Fastener
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  23. Install the support cover (4) to the hinge pillar tie bar support brace (2).
  24. Install the center console. Refer to Console Replacement (D55) .
  25. Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM .
    Fig 4: Identifying Support Cover & Support Brace
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