Lower Panel Removal/Installation (Us): Passenger-side: Installation

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Connect the passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch connector. (with passenger air bag deactivation (PAD) switch)
Install the clips, tab, hook, and guide while pressing the passenger-side lower panel in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3), and (4) shown in the illustration.

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Assemble the passenger-side lower panel to the dashboard and tighten the bolts and screws temporarily.

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Install the glove compartment. (without passenger-side knee air bag module) (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Measure the gap between the glove compartment and the passenger-side lower panel and verify that the measured value is within the nominal value. (without passenger-side knee air bag module)
- If not within the nominal value, move the passenger-side lower panel and adjust the installation position. (without passenger-side knee air bag module)
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Remove the glove compartment. (without passenger-side knee air bag module) (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Tighten the bolts and screws completely.

Fig 1: Passenger-Side Lower Panel, Bolts And Screws With Torque Specification
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Install the following parts:
1. Dashboard under cover (See DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
2. Passenger-side decoration panel (See DECORATION PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
3. Passenger-side front side trim (See FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
4. Passenger-side front scuff plate (See FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
5. Glove compartment (See GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Install the seaming welt.

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