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Cross Car Beam - Remove And Replace: Install

  1. Install the bolts (x4) that attach the touchscreen brackets to the new cross car beam.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
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  2. With an assistant, install the cross car beam into the vehicle.
    NOTE: Datums (x4).
    NOTE: Avoid contact with seats and inner door panel.
    NOTE: Align the datums before fully engaging with the HVAC assembly.
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  3. Engage the cross car beam to the body and the HVAC assembly.
    NOTE: Datums (x4).
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  4. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH side of the cross car beam.

    27 N.m (19.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
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  5. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the RH side of the cross car beam.

    27 N.m (19.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
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  6. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the cross car beam to the toeboard bracket.

    27 N.m (19.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
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  7. Install the bolts (x4) that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.

    8 N.m (5.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  8. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the upper steering column bracket instrument panel carrier at the bulkhead.

    27 N.m (19.9 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm socket
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  9. Install the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the steering column bracket.

    15 N.m (11.1 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 13 mm deep socket
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  10. Install the instrument panel harness into the vehicle.
    NOTE: Maneuver the RH side of the harness underneath the instrument panel cowl link down into passenger footwell, and then maneuver the LH side of the harness up and over the steering column down into the driver footwell.
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  11. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the instrument panel cowl link.

    6 N.m (4.4 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    NOTE: Datums (x2)
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  12. Fasten the clips (x5) that attach the instrument panel harness to the J12 x035 Dash connector at the LH body controller, and then connect the electrical connector.
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  13. Connect the instrument panel harness electrical connector x947F.
    NOTE: Secure the locking tab after installation.
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  14. Connect the steering column control module electrical connector.
    NOTE: Install a new orange retaining clip to electrical connector, and then install the steering column control module connector. Perform a push-pull-push to make sure connector is seated properly.
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  15. Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the instrument panel harness to the LH center of the instrument panel carrier.
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  16. Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the instrument panel harness at the upper center of the instrument panel carrier.
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  17. Fasten the clips (x5) that attach the instrument panel harness to the lower center of the instrument panel carrier.
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  18. Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the glove box USB cable to the instrument panel carrier.
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  19. Connect the instrument panel harness electrical connectors (x5) at the LH side of the car computer.
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  20. Connect the car computer electrical connector.
    NOTE: Confirm the connector is locked into the socket.
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  21. Fasten the clips (x4) that attach the instrument panel harness to the RH side of the instrument panel carrier.
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  22. Fasten the clips (x3) that attach the instrument panel harness to J12 x055 Dash connector at the RH body controller, and then connect the electrical connector.
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  23. Connect the instrument panel harness connector x873 at the top RH side of the car computer.
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  24. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the instrument panel harness to the center of the instrument panel carrier.
    NOTE: Maneuver the instrument panel harness behind both touchscreen brackets into position.
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  25. Fasten the clips (x4) that attach the instrument panel harness at the LH and RH touchscreen brackets.
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  26. Fasten the tabs (x8), and then install the screws (x3) that attach the lower instrument panel.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 bit
    NOTE: Secure only the screws located at the bottom of the assembly. The remainder of screws are fastened at a later step.
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  27. Install the steering column lower shroud. See Shroud - Lower - Steering Column (Remove and Replace) .
  28. Install the steering column upper shroud. See SHROUD - UPPER - STEERING COLUMN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  29. Install the driver outboard jumper duct. See Duct - Jumper - Outboard - Driver (Remove and Replace .
  30. Install the driver instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  31. With an assistant, install the instrument panel sub-assembly.
    NOTE: Slide the instrument panel sub-assembly into the vehicle.
    NOTE: Make sure the front passenger airbag and the driver vent assembly have clearance past the lower instrument panel assembly.
    NOTE: Engage the instrument panel sub-assembly datums into the dash slots.
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  32. Install the bolt that attaches the instrument panel ground harness.

    3.5 N.m (2.6 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
    NOTE: Clip (x1).
    NOTE: Route behind the touchscreen RH bracket.
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  33. Connect the instrument panel trim harness electrical connector.
    NOTE: Clip (x1)
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  34. Connect the instrument cluster harness electrical connector.
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  35. Position the lower instrument panel assembly into the instrument panel sub-assembly.
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  36. Install the LH lower instrument panel screws (x3).

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 bit
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  37. Install the center lower instrument panel screws (x6).

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 bit
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  38. Install the RH lower instrument panel screws (x3).

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 bit
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  39. Install the main instrument panel decor. See DECOR - INSTRUMENT PANEL - MAIN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  40. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the instrument panel carrier cross beam.

    3 N.m (2.2 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  41. Connect the front passenger airbag electrical connectors (x3).
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  42. Install the front passenger instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) .
  43. Install the RH footrest panel.
    NOTE: Rotate the RH footrest panel into the vehicle. Fold the RH primary support carpet down.
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  44. Install the bolts (x2) and nuts (x2) that attach the RH footrest panel to the body.

    5 N.m (3.7 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • 10 mm socket
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  45. Fasten the electrical harness clip to the RH footrest panel.
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  46. Fold the RH main carpet back into place.
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  47. Install the glove box. See GLOVE BOX (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  48. Install the front passenger knee airbag. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) .
  49. Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Lower - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  50. Install the RH front sill panel trim. See Trim - Sill Panel - Front - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  51. Install the RH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  52. Install the RH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  53. Install the RH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  54. Install the RH instrument panel end cap. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  55. Install the RH instrument panel middle trim. See TRIM - MIDDLE - INSTRUMENT PANEL - RH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  56. Fasten the tabs (x4) that attach the IP closeout panel.
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  57. Install the touchscreen. See Touchscreen - Rear (Remove and Replace) .
  58. Install the instrument panel service panel. See Service Panel - Instrument Panel (Remove and Replace) .
  59. Install the LH upper A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Upper - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  60. Install the LH sun visor bezel A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Sun Visor Bezel - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  61. Install the LH instrument panel middle trim. See TRIM - MIDDLE - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  62. Install the driver knee airbag. See Knee Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  63. Install the LH middle A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  64. Install the LH instrument panel end cap. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  65. Install the steering yoke/wheel. See Steering Yoke/Wheel (Remove And Replace) .
  66. Install the driver airbag. See Airbag - Driver (Remove and Replace) .
  67. Install the wiper module. See Wiper Module (Remove and Replace) .
  68. Install the cowl screen panel. See Panel - Cowl Screen (Remove and Replace) .
  69. Install the RH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - RH (Remove and Replace) .
  70. Install the LH wiper arm. See Wiper Arm - LH (Remove and Replace) .
  71. Reconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect) .
  72. Install the underhood storage unit. See Underhood Storage Unit (Remove and Install) .
  73. Install the center console assembly. See Center Console Assembly - 1st Row (Remove and Install) .
  74. Adjust the steering column back to its original position.
  75. Close the RH front door.
  76. Calibrate the LH and RH rear doors by holding each upper B-pillar button in the down position.
  77. Raise the LH and RH front windows.
  78. Close the LH front door.
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