Installing Dashboard Support

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Due to the large number of cable attachments, not all cable attachments can be described and illustrated.

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When positioning the dashboard support, make sure that wires or plug connections are not jammed.

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Before securing the dashboard support, make sure that all lines and plug connections are routed correctly.

1. Get another mechanic to help you position the dashboard support in such a way that the wire harnesses can be clipped in.
2. Install dashboard support.
   1. 2.1. Tighten two fastening nuts at the left for securing the dashboard support to the body -3-  to → Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)  .
      Fig 1: Identifying Dashboard Support Fastening Nuts (Left)

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   2. 2.2. Tighten one fastening nut -3-  at the right for securing the dashboard support to the body to → Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)  .
      Fig 2: Identifying Dashboard Support Fastening Nuts (Right)

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   3. 2.3. Tighten four fastening screws on the center tunnel -2-  to → Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)+/-15 %  .
      Fig 3: Identifying Centre Tunnel Fastening Screws

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   4. 2.4. Tighten fastening screw securing engine compartment to dashboard support -arrow-  to → Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)+/-15 %  .
      Fig 4: Locating Engine Compartment Fastening Screws

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   5. 2.5. Tighten fastening screw under the main cable duct -arrow-  to → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)+/-15 %  .
      Fig 5: Locating Fastening Screw On Main Cable Duct

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   6. 2.6. Tighten fastening screw securing dashboard support to plenum panel -arrow-  to → Tightening torque: 10 Nm (7.5 ftlb.)+/- 15 %  .
      Fig 6: Locating Plenum Panel Fastening Screw

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3. Clip in the main cable duct at the heater/air-conditioning unit -arrow-  .
   Fig 7: Locating Clipping In Main Cable Duct

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4. Clip in wire harness along the dashboard support -arrows-  .
   Fig 8: Locating Clip In Wire Harness

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5. Secure the wire harness on the dashboard support with new tie-wraps -arrows-  .
   Fig 9: Locating Tie-Wraps

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6. Connect ground cable to ground pin.
7. Attach the ground cable to the stud and screw on fastening nut on driver's side -arrow-  .
   Fig 10: Locating Ground Cable Point On Driver's Side

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8. Attach the ground cable to the stud and screw on fastening nut on passenger's side -arrow-  .
   Fig 11: Locating Ground Cable Point On Passenger's Side

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9. Plug in and lock four electric plug connections for the control unit for front-end electronics on the driver's side. → INSTALLING CONTROL UNIT FOR FRONT-END ELECTRONICS
10. Plug in and lock electric plug connection on control unit at the passenger's side.
11. Position fuse box at the left and right and secure with the two fastening screws -1-  .
    Fig 12: Installing Bracket For Fuse Box At Left And Right

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