Installation Procedure
With the aid of an assistant, install the instrument panel tie bar (1) to the vehicle.
- Install any wiring harness connectors or retainers secured to the instrument panel tie bar (1).
- CAUTION:
Refer to Fastener Caution .
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Body Hinge Pillar Outer Panel Hole Plug - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [4x]
Windshield Wiper System Module (3) - Install
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Windshield Wiper System Module Bolt (2) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
- Windshield Wiper System Module Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Windshield Wiper System Module Shield (1) - Install
Air Inlet Grille Panel (2) - Install
- Air Inlet Grille Panel Retainer (1) - Install [8x]
Windshield Washer Pump Hose (1) @ Windshield Washer Nozzle Hose (2) - Connect
Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install [2x]
- Hood Rear Outer Air Inlet Seal Retainer - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [2x]
Air Inlet Grille Panel Extension - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [2x]
- Clean the wiper motor pivot shaft knurls with a soft wire brush before installing a new wiper arm.
- Position the wiper arm on the wiper motor pivot shaft.
Windshield Wiper Arm (3) - Install [2x]
- Windshield Wiper Arm Nut (2) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
- Windshield Wiper Arm Nut Cap (1) - Install [2x]
- Align the windshield wiper arm. Windshield Wiper Arm Adjustment
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace (2) - Install [2x]
- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Connect the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
Brake Pedal Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Brake Pedal Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Radio Cooling Duct Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector (2) - Install
- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
Instrument Panel Air Outlet Duct (1) - Install
- Connect the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct (1) - Install
- Connect the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct (1) - Install
- Connect the electrical connector.
- Connect the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
Windshield Defroster Outlet Duct Bolt (1) Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Right Side (1) - Install
- Connect the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Retainer (1) - Install
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Install and tighten - Fastener Specifications
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct - Left Side (1) - Install
Side Window Defogger Outlet Duct Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Front Side Door Sill Garnish Molding - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install [2x]
{ If equipped } Head - Up Display Bracket (2) - Install
- { If equipped } Install the clip.
- { If equipped } Head - Up Display Bracket Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
{ If equipped } Connect the electrical connector.
- { If equipped } Head - Up Display (2) - Install
- { If equipped } Head - Up Display Bolt (1) - Install and tighten [4x] - Fastener Specifications
- Instrument Panel (1) - Install - Instrument Panel Removal and Installation
With the aid of an assistant, install the left side and right side front side doors (1).
- Align the left side and right side door hinges with the markings made with the grease pencil.
Front Side Door Hinge Bolt - Door Side - Left Side and Right Side (2) - Install and tighten [8x] - Fastener Specifications
- If NEW threaded components are being installed, loosen the adhesive using a metal pick or similar tool before proceeding. If threaded components are reused, prepare the threaded components using the following steps:
- Remove any loose cured adhesive from the external threads of the components using a lint free cloth.
- Thread the cleaned components into the internal mating threads and remove to loosen trapped cured adhesive.
- Remove loose debris from internal and external threads using compressed air.
- Apply liquid thread locking adhesive in a strip along half of the length of the external threads, starting at the tip, just prior to installation. Adhesives, Fluids, Lubricants, and Sealers
- Front Side Door Check Link Bolt - Left Side and Right Side (1) - Install and tighten [2x] - Fastener Specifications
Connect the left side and right side front side door wiring harness (1) electrical connector.
- Inspect the left side and right side door for proper operation and alignment.
- If necessary, adjust the left side and right side front side door. Front Side Door Adjustment