Instrument Panel Upper: Installation

1. With the 2 bolts and 7 screws, install the instrument panel sub-assembly.

   Standard value: T=7 N.m {71 kgf.cm} {5.2 ft.lbf}

1. With the 2 bolts, connect the passenger airbag module.

   Standard value: T=7.5N.m {77kgf.cm} {5.5ft.lbf}

2. Connect the passenger airbag connector and clamp.
   Fig 1: Connecting Passenger Airbag Connector And Clamp

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1. Engage the 3 claws and 3 clips and install the instrument panel ornament.

1. Remove the protective cover from the curtain airbag module.
2. Check that the front pillar garnish clip is not damaged.
   CAUTION: If the front pillar garnish clip is damaged, be sure to replace it with a new clip.
3. As shown in the figure, hook the end of the front pillar garnish clip onto the front pillar garnish RH.
   Fig 2: Hooking Front Pillar Garnish Clip Onto Front Pillar Garnish

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4. Rotate the front pillar garnish RH in the direction of the arrow in the figure.
5. Insert the 2 guides in the direction of the arrow < 1 > in the figure.
6. Engage the clip and front pillar garnish clip in the direction of the arrow < 2 > in the figure, and install the front pillar garnish RH.
   Fig 3: Rotating Front Pillar Garnish RH

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1. In the order shown in the figure, engage the 6 claws and install instrument panel speaker panel sub-assembly No. 1.
   CAUTION: If the claws are not correctly inserted, the claws may be damaged.
   Fig 4: Locating Instrument Panel Speaker Panel Sub-Assembly No. 1 Claws

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Standard value: T=6.0N.m {61kgf.cm} {4.4ft.lbf}