Service Information

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Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement

Table 1:	Preliminary Procedures
Table 2:	Instrument Panel Electrical Centres Service Positioning
Table 3:	Communication Interface Module Bracket Service Positioning
Table 4:	Instrument Panel Tie Bar

Preliminary Procedures

Note: All procedures must be followed in the order shown to be able to remove the instrument panel tie bar assembly.

Preliminary Procedures

Remove the inner and outer instrument panel lower trim pad retainers. Refer to Lower Trim Pad Retainer Replacement : Outer → Inner .
Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement .
Remove the right and left front side door opening floor carpet retainers. Refer to Front Side Door Opening Floor Carpet Retainer Replacement .
Remove the steering column assembly. Refer to Steering Column Replacement .
Release the bonnet latch release handle from the tie bar assembly and position out of the way.
Release the data link connector from the instrument panel tie bar assembly, and position out of the way.

Instrument Panel Electrical Centres Service Positioning

Note: The instrument panel electrical centres are an integral part of the instrument panel wiring harness and are not a separate serviceable item.

Instrument Panel Electrical Centres Service Positioning

Callout	Component Name
1	Right Instrument Panel Electrical Centre Fasteners (Qty: 2) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.
2	Right Instrument Panel Electrical Centre Assembly Procedure Position the electrical centre assembly out of the way.
3	Left Instrument Panel Electrical Centre Fasteners (Qty: 2)
4	Left Instrument Panel Electrical Centre Assembly Procedure Position the electrical centre assembly out of the way.

Communication Interface Module Bracket Service Positioning

Note: It is not necessary to disconnect the electrical wiring to the modules or remove the modules from the communications interface module bracket when following the service positioning procedure.

Communication Interface Module Bracket Service Positioning

Callout	Component Name
1	Communication Interface Module Bracket Fasteners (Qty: 4)
2	Communication Interface Module Bracket Assembly Procedure Position the communication interface module bracket assembly out of the way.

Callout

Component Name

Communication Interface Module Bracket Fasteners (Qty: 4)

Communication Interface Module Bracket Assembly

Procedure

Position the communication interface module bracket assembly out of the way.

Instrument Panel Tie Bar

Instrument Panel Tie Bar

Callout	Component Name
1	Instrument Panel Tie Bar to Brake Pedal Bracket Bolts (Qty: 4) Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section. Tighten 12 N·m (9 lb ft)
2	Instrument Panel Tie Bar to HVAC Module Bolts (Qty: 2)
3	Instrument Panel Tie Bar to HVAC Module Nuts (Qty: 2)
4	Instrument Panel Tie Bar to HVAC Module Bolt Tip This bolt is driven from front of vehicle rearward.
5	Instrument Panel Tie Bar to Front Floor Tunnel Panel Nuts (Qty: 2) Tighten 22 N·m (17 lb ft)
6	Instrument Panel Tie Bar to Vehicle Body Bolts (Qty: 4) Tighten 22 N·m (17 lb ft)
7	Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly Procedure Note location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness assembly in order to ensure proper reinstallation. Remove all fasteners securing the instrument panel wiring harness to the tie bar assembly. With the aid of an assistant, remove the tie bar assembly from the vehicle. When replacing the tie bar assembly, transfer all necessary components.