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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 front floor console rear air duct. Refer to FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE REAR AIR DUCT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  8. Remove instrument panel center air outlet duct. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER AIR OUTLET DUCT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  9. Remove multimedia head unit. Refer to MULTIMEDIA HEAD UNIT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  10. Remove steering column (manual). Refer to STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT (MANUAL) or
  11. Remove steering column (electric). Refer to STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT (ELECTRIC)
  12. Remove windshield wiper motor and transmission. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
    G16024033Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  13. Remove both nuts (1) in the engine compartment.

    Torque: 5 Nm 

    G16024034Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  14. Unclip the cable duct (1) and detach it from the body.
    G16024035Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

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

  15. Remove 3 bolts (1) in the engine compartment.

    Torque: 21.4 Nm 

    G16024036Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

    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: 21.4 Nm 

    G16024037Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  17. Unlock and disconnect 3 electrical connectors (1).
    G16024038Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  18. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector (1).
  19. Remove the bolts (1).

    Torque: 8 Nm 

    G16024039Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  20. Unlock and disconnect the electrical connector (1).
    G16024040Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  21. Unlock and disconnect 3 electrical connectors (1).
  22. Unclip wiring harness (2) from HVAC unit.
    G16024041Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  23. Unlock and disconnect 6 electrical connector (1) in the right footwell.
    G16024042Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  24. Remove both plastic push pins (1) in the footwell on right side and fold back the floor panel carpet to access the ground cables.
    G16024043Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  25. Remove both nuts (1) and remove cable.

    Torque: 8 Nm 

    G16024044Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  26. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 21.4 Nm 

  27. Remove the bracket (2) on the right side.
  28. Unclip both retainers (3) from the instrument panel tie bar.
    G16024045Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  29. Remove both plastic push pins (1) in the footwell on left side and fold back the floor panel carpet to access the ground cables.
    G16024046Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  30. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 21 Nm 

  31. Remove the bracket (2) on the left side.
  32. Unclip the retainer (3) from the instrument panel tie bar.
    G16024047Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  33. Remove 3 bolts (1).

    Torque: 8 Nm 

    G16024048Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  34. Remove 3 bolts (1).

    Torque: 8 Nm 

  35. Remove 2 bolts (2).

    Torque: 21.4 Nm 

    G16024049Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  36. Remove the bolt (1).

    Torque: 8 Nm 

  37. Remove 2 bolts (2).

    Torque: 21.4 Nm 

    G16024050Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

    Removal note: Helper is needed. 

  38. Remove the instrument panel tie bar (1) with the wiring harness (2) in direction of the arrow.
    G16024051Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

    Installation note: Insert the guide pin (1) of the tie bar on both sides. Helper is needed. 

    G16024052Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC

    Installation note: Ensure that the guide pin (1) of the HVAC unit are seated correctly. 

Replacement Procedure: 

  1. Rebuild the rear HVAC climate control module. Refer to HVAC CLIMATE CONTROL MODULE REAR REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
    G16024053Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  2. Remove 4 bolts (1).

    Torque: 5 Nm 

    G16024054Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  3. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 5 Nm 

    G16024055Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  4. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 8 Nm 

    G16024056Courtesy of VINFAST, LLC
  5. Remove 2 bolts (1).

    Torque: 8 Nm 

    G16024057Courtesy 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. Remove windshield wiper motor and transmission. Refer to WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR AND TRANSMISSION REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  3. Install steering column (manual). Refer to STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT (MANUAL) or
  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 front floor console rear air duct. Refer to FRONT FLOOR CONSOLE REAR AIR DUCT REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  8. Install head-up display (HUD). Refer to HEAD-UP DISPLAY (HUD) REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  9. Install instrument panel assembly. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT 
  10. Install driver knee airbag module. Refer to DRIVER KNEE AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  11. Install passenger knee airbag module. Refer to PASSENGER KNEE AIRBAG MODULE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION/REPLACEMENT
  12. Reconnect the 12V battery negative terminal. Refer to 12V BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE DISCONNECTION/CONNECTION
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