Installation Procedure

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Important: Align the mode door assist spring to the HVAC module case.

Install the mode door (2).

Fig 1: Installing Mode Door
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Install the air distribution case cover (2).
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the retaining screws (1) to the air distributor cover.
Tighten

Tighten the screws to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).

Fig 2: Installing Air Distribution Case Cover & Retaining Screws
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Connect the mode actuator pushrod to the mode door lever.
Position the mode actuator on to the mounting slides of the HVAC module assembly.
Ensure that the lock tab locks the defroster actuator in place.
Connect the vacuum lines to the mode actuator.

Fig 3: Connecting Mode Actuator Pushrod To Mode Door Lever
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Install the cross vehicle beam to the vehicle.

Fig 4: Installing Cross Vehicle Beam
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Install the bolts which secure the right cross vehicle beam to the hinge pillar.
Important: Do NOT tighten the bolts at this time.

Fig 5: Installing Bolts Which Secure Right Cross Vehicle Beam To Hinge Pillar
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Install the bolts which secure the left cross vehicle beam to the hinge pillar.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 6: Installing Left Cross Vehicle Beam Bolts
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Install the bolt (1) to the cross vehicle beam.
Tighten

Tighten the bolt to 20 N.m (15 lb ft).

Fig 7: Installing Bolt To Cross Vehicle Beam
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Install the retaining bolts to the upper support brackets of the HVAC module.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 8: Installing Retaining Bolts To Upper Support Brackets Of HVAC Module
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Install the HVAC module center support bracket.
Install the retaining bolts to the center support bracket of the HVAC module.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install the instrument panel wiring harness on to the cross vehicle beam and secure the retaining clips.

Fig 9: Installing Retaining Bolts To Center Support Bracket Of HVAC Module
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Install the BCM bracket and the retaining bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

Fig 10: Installing BCM Bracket & Retaining Bolts
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Install the fuse block to the holder.
Install the 2 screws below the fuse block that hold the main wire harness connector to the cross car beam.

Fig 11: Installing Fuse Block
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Install the steering column support bracket to the cross vehicle beam.
Install the steering column support bracket nuts and bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the nuts and bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).
Install the brake pedal. Refer to BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY .
Connect all disconnected ground wires.
Install the passenger side SIR inflator module. Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PASSENGER-SIDE) .

Fig 12: Installing Steering Column Support Bracket, Nuts & Bolts
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Install the right and left side air distribution ducts.
Install the right and left side air distribution duct bolts.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 1.5 N.m (13 lb in).
Install the I/P trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECT/CONNECT PROCEDURE .

Fig 13: Installing Right & Left Side Air Distribution Ducts

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