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Installation Procedure

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  1. With the aid of an assistant position the instrument panel tie bar assembly into the vehicle.
  2. Install the instrument panel wiring harness assembly to its in vehicle position as it was noted in the removal procedure.
  3. Fig 1: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly Bolts
    GM2863301Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  4. Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the vehicle body.
  5. Fig 2: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And HVAC Module
    GM2781051Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  6. Loosely install the fasteners (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the HVAC module.
  7. Fig 3: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Lower Support Brackets
    GM2780998Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  8. Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the right and left instrument panel tie bar lower support brackets (2) to the front floor tunnel panel.
  9. Fig 4: Brake Pedal Mounting Bracket
    GM2863285Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  10. Loosely install the bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar to the brake pedal mounting bracket.
  11. Fig 5: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And Brake Pedal Bracket
    GM2863263Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  12. Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket.
  13. Fig 6: Air Inlet Grille Panel
    GM2780775Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  14. Loosely install the nut (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the cowl panel.
  15. CAUTION:

    Refer to Fastener Caution .

  16. Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to vehicle body bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  17. Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to HVAC module fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  18. Tighten the instrument panel tie bar lower support bracket to front floor tunnel panel bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  19. Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to brake pedal mounting bracket bolt to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  20. Tighten the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket bolts to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
  21. Tighten the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the cowl panel nut to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
  22. Fig 7: Instrument Panel Fuse Block And Harness
    GM2863257Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS COMPANY
  23. Install the instrument panel fuse block (1) onto the instrument panel tie bar assembly.
  24. Install the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Trax)Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Encore) .
  25. Install the passenger side inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module, if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side (AYF)
  26. Install the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement .
  27. Install the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Trax) Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Encore) .