Installation Procedure

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Install the aspirator hose to the aspirator.
Install the aspirator into the case.

Fig 1: Installing Aspirator & Hose From HVAC Module Case
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Install the air distribution case cover (2).
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.
Install the air distributor cover retaining screws (1).
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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Install the cross vehicle beam to the vehicle.

Fig 3: Locating Bolts Which Secure Right Cross Vehicle Beam To Hinge Pillar
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Install the bolts which secure the right cross vehicle beam to the hinge pillar. Tighten the bolts finger tight.

Fig 4: Identifying 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 the bolts finger tight.
Tighten

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

Fig 5: View Of Bolts Which Secure Left Cross Vehicle Beam To Hinge Pillar
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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 6: Installing Bolt To Cross Vehicle Beam
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Install the bolts to the upper support brackets of the HVAC module.
Tighten

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

Fig 7: Installing Bolts To Upper Support Brackets Of HVAC Module
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Install the center support bracket to the HVAC module.

Fig 8: Installing Center Support Bracket & Retaining Screws To HVAC Module
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Install the 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.
Install the two screws below the fuse block that hold the main wire harness connector to the cross vehicle beam.
Install the BCM bracket and the bolts.
Tighten

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

Fig 9: Installing BCM Bracket & Mounting Bolts
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Install the relay bracket and the bolts.
Tighten

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

Fig 10: Installing Relay Bracket & Mounting Bolts
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Install the right and left side air distribution duct bolts.
Tighten

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

Fig 11: Installing Right And Left Side Air Distribution Duct & Mounting Bolts
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Install the support bracket for the steering column.
Tighten

Tighten the bolts to 50 N.m (37 lb ft).

Fig 12: Installing Support Bracket & Mounting Bolts To Steering Column
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Install the brake pedal. Refer to Brake Pedal Assembly Replacement in Disc & Drum.
Install the passenger side SIR inflator module. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Replacement in Air Bag Restraints System.
Install the instrument panel trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) in Instrument Panel, Gages and Console.