Installation Procedure

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Install the defroster air distribution duct.
NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .
Install the mounting screws.
Tighten

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

Fig 1: Installing Defroster Air Distribution Duct
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Install the cross vehicle beam to the vehicle.

Fig 2: Installing Cross Vehicle Beam
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Important: Do NOT tighten the bolts at this time.
Install the bolts which secure the right cross vehicle beam to the hinge pillar.

Fig 3: Installing Right Cross Vehicle Beam Bolts
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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 4: 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 5: Installing Bolt To Cross Vehicle Beam
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Install the upper support bracket bolts for the HVAC module.
Tighten

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

Fig 6: Installing Upper Support Bracket Bolts
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Install the HVAC module center support bracket.
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.

Fig 7: Installing HVAC Module Center Support Bracket
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Install the BCM bracket and the retaining bolts.
Tighten

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

Fig 8: Installing BCM Bracket
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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 9: Installing Fuse Block
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Install the support bracket and bolts for the steering column.
Tighten

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

Fig 10: Installing Support Bracket & Bolts
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Install the center air distribution duct.
Install the mounting screw.
Tighten

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

Fig 11: Installing Center Air Distribution Duct
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Install the side air distribution ducts.
Install the mounting screws.
Tighten

Tighten the screws 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 12: Installing Side Air Distribution Ducts & Screws
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