Installation Procedure
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- With the aid of an assistant position the instrument panel tie bar assembly (1) into the vehicle and to the locator pins.
- Install the instrument panel wiring harness assembly to its in vehicle position as it was noted in the removal procedure.
- Install the upper instrument panel tie bar bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the instrument panel carrier support and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the heater and air conditioning and blower module and tighten to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
- Install the lower instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) to the instrument panel tie bar braces and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Tighten the fasteners of instrument panel fuse block (1) to the instrument panel tie bar assembly.
- Install the instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) into the body side outer frame access holes and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the instrument panel tie bar bolts (1) into the body side outer frame access holes and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the instrument panel tie bar brace bolts (1) to the dash and cowl panel and tighten to 22 N.m (16 lb ft).
- Install the left and right air distributor ducts. Refer to Air Distributor Duct Replacement - Left Side , and Air Distributor Duct Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the left and right side window defogger outlet ducts. Refer to Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Left Side , and Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Replacement - Right Side .
- Install the front side doors. Refer to Front Side Door Replacement (Sedan)Front Side Door Replacement (Coupe) .
- Install the windshield wiper transmission. Refer to Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement (Sedan)Windshield Wiper Transmission Replacement (Coupe) .
- Install the parking brake lever, if equipped. Refer to Parking Brake Lever Replacement .
- Install the radio bracket. Refer to Radio Bracket Replacement .
- Install the driver knee bolster reinforcement. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement .
- Install the instrument panel carrier. Do not install the front floor console extension panel at this time. Refer to Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement .
- Turn the AC on full cold, on hi blower for 10 minutes with the left side carpet pulled back to visually inspect for water leaks at the air conditioning evaporator and blower case drain bellow connection.
- If a leak is found, reposition and reseat the bellow and inspect for water leaks.
- Install the front floor console extension panel. Refer to Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Right Side , and Front Floor Console Extension Panel Replacement - Left Side .
CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:
Verify the air conditioning evaporator and blower case drain bellow is aligned with the air conditioning evaporator and blower case drain hole.