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Instrument Panel Removal and Installation: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Position the instrument panel in the vehicle.
  2. Connect the instrument panel electrical connectors.
    CAUTION: Dissimilar metals in direct contact with each other may corrode rapidly. Make sure to use the correct fasteners to prevent premature corrosion.
  3. Install the bolts securing the sides of the instrument panel to the body.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the instrument panel-to-body bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).

    Fig 1: Installing Bolts Securing Sides Of Instrument Panel To Body
    G04104426Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  4. Install the instrument panel screws behind the glove box brace.
    Fig 2: Installing Instrument Panel Screws Behind Glove Box Brace
    G04104427Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Install the bolt securing the middle of the instrument panel to the body.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the instrument panel-to-body bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).

    Fig 3: Installing Bolt Securing Middle Of Instrument Panel To Body
    G04104428Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  6. Install the connecting pieces with bolts and screws.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the connecting pieces bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).

    Fig 4: Installing Connecting Pieces With Bolts And Screws
    G04104429Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  7. Raise the steering column.
  8. Connect the steering column electrical connector.
  9. Install the nuts and the bolts securing the steering column.

    Tighten 

    Tighten the steering column nuts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).

    Tighten the steering column bolts to 22 N.m (16 lb-ft).

    Fig 5: Installing Nuts And Bolts Securing Steering Column
    G04104430Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  10. Install the instrument panel fuse block with the screw.
  11. Install the instrument panel side covers with the screws.
    Fig 6: Installing Instrument Panel Fuse Block With Screw
    G04104431Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  12. Install the knee bolster. Refer to "DRIVER'S SIDE KNEE BOLSTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  13. Install the glove box and the glove box housing. Refer to "GLOVE BOX REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  14. Install the instrument cluster. Refer to "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  15. Install the instrument cluster trim panel. Refer to "INSTRUMENT CLUSTER TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  16. Install the instrument cluster dimmer switch assembly.
  17. Install the audio system. Refer to "STEREO CASSETTE AM / FM RADIO REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  18. Install the center molding.
  19. Install the floor console. Refer to "FLOOR CONSOLE REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  20. Install the A-pillar trim panels. Refer to "A-PILLAR TRIM PANEL REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  21. Install the steering column trim cover. Refer to "STEERING COLUMN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  22. Connect the negative battery cable.
    Fig 7: [Installing Center Molding]
    G04104432Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
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