Installation Procedure
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- Install the knee bolster bracket into position as marked prior to removal.NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
- Install the retaining bolts which secure the knee bolster bracket to the SIR bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Install the SIR module (1) to the SIR bracket (2) as marked prior to removal.
- Install the SIR module retaining nuts (3).
Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
- Install the SIR bracket into position as marked prior to removal.
- Install the bolts which secure the SIR bracket to the I/P upper and lower support beams.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Position the knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket as marked prior to removal.
- Install the bolts which secure the knee bolster bracket to the center support bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).
- Connect the SIR module electrical connector.
- Secure the electrical connector retainer to the SIR bracket.
- Install the CPA to the SIR module electrical connector.
- Secure the I/P harness retainer to the SIR bracket along the hinge pillar. Insert the I/P compartment lamp electrical connector down through the opening in the top of the SIR bracket.
- Install the right side window defogger outlet duct.
- Install the I/P upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .
- Adjust the fit of the SIR module to the I/P upper trim pad, if necessary.
- Install the I/P compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
- Install the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
- Install the I/P accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
- Install the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
- Enable the SIR system. Refer to DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM in SIR.