Installation Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Chevrolet Trax and 2015 Buick Encore. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- With the aid of an assistant position the instrument panel tie bar assembly into the vehicle.
- Install the instrument panel wiring harness assembly to its in vehicle position as it was noted in the removal procedure.
- Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the vehicle body.
- Loosely install the fasteners (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the HVAC module.
- Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the right and left instrument panel tie bar lower support brackets (2) to the front floor tunnel panel.
- Loosely install the bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar to the brake pedal mounting bracket.
- Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket.
- Loosely install the nut (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the cowl panel.
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to vehicle body bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to HVAC module fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar lower support bracket to front floor tunnel panel bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to brake pedal mounting bracket bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Tighten the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the cowl panel nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the instrument panel fuse block (1) onto the instrument panel tie bar assembly.
- Install the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Trax)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Encore) .
- Install the passenger side inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module, if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side (AYF)
- Install the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement .
- Install the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Trax) Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Encore) .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .