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Instrument Panel Tie Bar Removal And Installation/Replacement

Mobile Repair Possible:  No

WARNING: Explosive materials 
Failure to follow specified procedures may result in death or serious injury due to improper handling of airbag modules possible.
  • Only appropriately trained persons may carry out work on pyrotechnic components or the Airbag Control Unit.
  • Perform SRS disabling procedure prior to commencing work.
  • When replacing components of the SRS system, never install used or non-genuine components.
  • Pyrotechnic Components must be handled and scrapped appropriately.

Removal Procedure: 

  1. There is potential for inadvertent deployment of SRS systems during repairs if the system has not been properly disabled. Refer to SRS DISABLING AND ENABLING
    NOTE: Ensure the 2-minute wait time has been observed before proceeding to next step.
  2. Disconnect the 12V battery negative terminal. Refer to 12V BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
  3. Remove driver knee airbag module. Refer to DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  4. Remove passenger knee airbag module. Refer to PASSENGER KNEE AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  5. Remove instrument panel assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT 
  6. Remove head-up display (HUD). Refer to HEAD-UP DISPLAY (HUD) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  7. Remove instrument panel center air outlet duct. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER AIR OUTLET DUCT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  8. Remove multimedia head unit. Refer to MULTIMEDIA HEAD UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  9. Remove steering column (manual). Refer to STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)
  10. Remove steering column (electric). Refer to STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT (ELECTRIC)
  11. Remove windshield wiper motor and transmission. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
    G15970731Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  12. Remove both nuts (1) in the engine compartment.

    Torque: 5 Nm 

    G15970732Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  13. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector (1) from the wiper motor
  14. Unclip the cable duct (2) and detach it from the body.
    G15970733Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

    Removal note: For better illustration the removal is shown with the wiring harness and duct removed. 

  15. Remove both bolts (1) in the engine compartment.

    Torque: 21 Nm 

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    Removal note: For better illustration the removal is shown with the wiring harness and duct removed. 

  16. Remove both bolts (1) in the engine compartment.

    Torque: 21 Nm 

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  17. Unlock and disconnect 3 electrical connectors (1).
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  18. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector (1).
  19. Unclip wiring harness (2) from A-pillar.
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  20. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector (1).
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  21. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector (1).
  22. Unclip wiring harness (2) from HVAC unit.
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  23. Unlock and disconnect 6 electrical connector (1) in the right footwell.
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  24. Remove both nuts (1) and remove cable.

    Torque: 8 Nm 

  25. Unclip both retainers (2) from the instrument panel tie bar.
    G15970741Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  26. Unlock and disconnect both electrical connectors (1).
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  27. Remove 3 bolts (1).

    Torque: 4 Nm 

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  28. Remove 4 bolts (1).

    Torque: 4 Nm 

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  29. Push the carpet in direction of the arrow.
  30. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 21 Nm 

  31. Remove the bracket (2) on the right side.
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  32. Push the carpet in direction of the arrow.
  33. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 21 Nm 

  34. Remove the bracket (2) on the left side.
    G15970746Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  35. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 21 Nm 

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  36. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 21 Nm 

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    Removal note: Helper is needed. 

  37. Remove the instrument panel tie bar (1) with the wiring harness (2) in direction of the arrow.
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Installation note: Insert the guide pin (1) of the tie bar on both sides. Helper is needed. 

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Installation note: Ensure that the guide pins (1) of the HVAC unit are seated correctly on both sides. 

Replacement Procedure: 

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  1. Remove 4 bolts (1).

    Torque: 5 Nm 

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  2. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 5 Nm 

    G15970753Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  3. Remove the bolt (1).

    Torque: 8 Nm 

    G15970754Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  4. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 8 Nm 

    G15970755Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  5. Remove 3 bolts (1).

    Torque: 8 Nm 

    G15970756Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  6. Unclip all retainers along the wiring harness (1) from the instrument panel tie bar (2).
  7. Remove the wiring harness (1) from instrument panel tie bar (2) and rebuild.

Installation Procedure: 

  1. Installation is the reverse of removal procedure, noting the following.

    All fasteners must be tightened to torque specification! 

  2. Install air inlet grille panel and extension. Refer to AIR INLET GRILLE PANEL AND EXTENSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  3. Install steering column (manual). Refer to STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT (MANUAL)
  4. Install steering column (electric). Refer to STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT (ELECTRIC)
  5. Install multimedia head unit. Refer to MULTIMEDIA HEAD UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  6. Install instrument panel center air outlet duct. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER AIR OUTLET DUCT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  7. Install head-up display (HUD). Refer to HEAD-UP DISPLAY (HUD) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  8. Install instrument panel assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT 
  9. Install driver knee airbag module. Refer to DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  10. Install passenger knee airbag module. Refer to PASSENGER KNEE AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  11. Reconnect the 12V battery negative terminal. Refer to 12V BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
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