Captiva

Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement

Note: Left hand drive vehicle is shown in this procedure, right hand drive vehicle is serviced the same.

1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .
2. Disconnect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
3. Remove the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .



4. Remove the HVAC module bolts (1).
5. Remove the HVAC module nut (2).
6. Remove the clutch pedal, if equipped with manual gearbox. Refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement .



7. Remove the HVAC module wiring harness nut (1).
8. Remove the instrument panel tie bar nuts (2).



9. Remove the HVAC module bolt (1) and nut (1).
10. Remove the instrument panel tie bar bolt (2) and nuts (2).

Note: Note the location and routing of the electrical harness prior to disconnecting or removing in order to ensure the proper re-installation.

11. Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness connectors and ground straps at the following locations.

•	At both windscreen pillars

•	At both "H" pillars

•	At the steering column bracket

12. Remove the instrument panel electrical centre. Refer to Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement .



13. Remove the instrument panel tie bar bolts (1).
14. With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel tie bar assembly (2) from the vehicle.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.




1. Position the instrument panel tie bar assembly (2) in the vehicle.
2. Install the instrument panel bolts (1) and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
3. Install the instrument panel electrical centre. Refer to Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Junction Block Replacement .
4. Connect the instrument panel electrical connectors and ground straps at the following locations.

•	At the steering column bracket

•	At both "H" pillars

•	At both windscreen pillars




5. Install the instrument panel tie bar bolt (2) and nuts (2) and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
6. Install the HVAC module bolt (1) and nut (1) and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).



7. Install the instrument panel tie bar nuts (2) and tighten to 22 N·m (16 lb ft).
8. Install the HVAC module wiring harness nut (1) and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
9. Install the clutch pedal, if equipped with manual gearbox. Refer to Clutch Pedal Replacement .



10. Install the HVAC module bolts (1) and nut (2) and tighten to 8 N·m (71 lb in).
11. Install the instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement : Long Body  → Short Body .
12. Connect the battery negative cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection .
13. Enable the SIR system. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling .