Installation Procedure
- With the aid of an assistant, position the instrument panel tie bar assembly into the vehicle.
Instrument Panel Tie Bar (1) - Install
- Attach the wiring harness and connect the electrical connectors as necessary.
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
NOTE:Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Bolt (1) @ Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module - Install and tighten [ 5x ] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) @ Plenum Lower Panel - Install and tighten [ 2x ] - Fastener Specifications
Windshield Wiper System Module Shield (1) - Install
Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Install
- Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose - Install [ 3x ]
- Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (1) - Install [ 8x ]
Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal (2) - Install [ 2x ]
- Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer (1) - Install [ 2x ]
Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension (1) - Install [ 2x ]
- Remove the double layer of masking tape around the perimeter of the painted surfaces.
- Using a 50/50 mixture of isopropyl alcohol and clean drinkable water with a clean towel, remove any left over adhesive residue from the masking tape.
Clean the left and right side windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft splines with a soft wire brush before installing the windshield wiper arm (3).
- Position the windshield wiper arms (3) on the windshield wiper transmission pivot shaft.
- Windshield Wiper Arm Nut (2) - Install and tighten [ 2x ] - Fastener Specifications
- Windshield Wiper Arm Finish Cap (1) - Install [ 2x ]
If required, realign the windshield wipers to their respective alignment circles (1) on the windshield.
- Lubricate the windshield with clean washer fluid.
- Run the windshield wipers for two complete cycles then turn off the windshield wipers.
- Ensure the windshield wipers are in the full park position.
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) @ Front Side Door - Install and tighten [ 2x ] - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Body Hinge Pillar Outer Panel Hole Plug (1) - Install [ 2x ]
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) @ Front Side Door - Install and tighten [ 2x ] - Fastener Specifications
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Body Hinge Pillar Outer Panel Hole Plug (1) - Install [ 2x ]
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) @ Floor Panel Tunnel Panel (1) - Install and tighten [ 2x ] - Fastener Specifications
Data Link Connector (2) - Install
- Data Link Connector Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [ 2x ] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Use a suitable tool to push the tab (2) in the up position.
Heater and Air Conditioning Evaporator and Blower Module Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Use a suitable tool to push the tab (2) in the up position.
- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (3) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) - Install
Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Retainer (1) - Install [ 3x ]
Instrument Panel Carrier (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement (with UV6, without Denali) , or Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement (without UV6, without Denali) , or Instrument Panel Carrier Replacement (with Denali)