Installation Procedure
- With the aid of an assistant position the instrument panel tie bar assembly (1) into the vehicle and to the locator pins.
- Install the instrument panel wiring harness assembly to its in vehicle position as it was noted in the removal procedure.
- Install the upper instrument panel tie bar bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the instrument panel carrier support and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
- Install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the heater and air conditioning and blower module and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the lower instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) to the instrument panel tie bar braces and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) into the body side outer frame access holes and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) into the body side outer frame access holes and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the instrument panel tie bar brace bolts (1) to the dash and cowl panel and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).NOTE:
Verify the air conditioning evaporator and blower case drain bellow is aligned with the air conditioning evaporator and blower case drain hole.
- Install the left and right air distributor ducts. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement - Left Side , and Air Distributor Duct Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the left and right side window defogger outlet ducts. Refer to Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side , and Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the front side doors. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement .
- Install the windshield wiper system module. Refer to Windshield Wiper System Module Replacement .
- Install the radio bracket. Refer to Radio Bracket Replacement .
- Install the instrument carrier. Do not install the left front floor console side trim panel and the right instrument panel center trim panel at this time. Refer to Instrument Carrier Replacement .
- Turn the AC on full cold, on hi blower for 10 minutes with the left side carpet pulled back to visually inspect for water leaks at the air conditioning evaporator and blower case drain bellow connection.
- If a leak is found, reposition and reseat the bellow and inspect for water leaks.
- Install the left front floor console side trim panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Side Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
- Install the right instrument panel lower center trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Panel Replacement (Right Side) Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Panel Replacement (Left Side) .