Cowl Cross Bar Replacement

Remove the front seat.
Remove the floor console.
Remove the crash pad.
Remove the cowl top cover.
Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 1: Cowl Cross Bar Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 2: Cowl Cross Bar Connectors (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the air bag connectors (A).

Fig 3: Air Bag Connectors
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 4: Side Air Bag Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 5: Side Air Bag Connectors (2 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 6: Cross Bar Connectors (1 Of 2)
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Disconnect the connectors (A).

Fig 7: Cross Bar Connectors (2 Of 2)
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After loosening the mounting bolts and nuts, remove the cowl cross bar (A).

Fig 8: Cowl Cross Bar, Mounting Bolts & Nuts
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Installation is the reverse of removal.