Instrument Panel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Installing

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-- Carefully insert the instrument panel crossmember -1- in the body.

-- Attach the instrument panel crossmember to the A/C unit -3- and to the bracket -2-.

-- Install the threaded pin into the mount on the A-pillar on the driver side and tighten it.

-- Align the instrument panel crossmember according to the labels for the crossmember applied to the A-pillar during removal.

-- Tighten the nuts and bolts for the instrument panel crossmember near the A-pillar on both the driver and front passenger sides.

Further installation is performed in reverse order of removal, While Noting The Following:

-- Install The Steering Column. Refer to STEERING WHEEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

Installation Position Of Instrument Panel Crossmember, Checking

-- Insert the instrument panel to test.

-- Secure the instrument panel on the left and right side to the instrument panel crossmember.

-- Close the doors.

-- Check whether the gap dimension between the instrument panel and the left and right door is even.

-- Check whether the height of instrument panel aligns with the moldings in the door trim panels.

-- If the adjustment is incorrect, note lateral and/or vertical deviation.

-- Loosen the instrument panel crossmember threaded connections.

-- Adjust the instrument panel crossmember according to the noted differences.

-- Tighten the bolt -1- and nut -3- for the instrument panel crossmember near the A-pillar on both the driver and front passenger sides.

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WARNING:

The Ignition Must Be On When Connecting The Battery. If Pyrotechnic Components (For Example, Airbag, Belt Tensioner) Are Not Repaired Correctly, They May Deploy Unintentionally After Connecting Battery. There Must Not Be Anyone In The Vehicle Interior When Connecting The Battery.

CAUTION:

When Working On Vehicles With The Ignition Switched On Or With Ready Mode Activated, There Is A Risk Of The Engine Starting Unexpectedly And Of Gas Poisoning In Enclosed Areas. Risk Of Body Parts And/Or Clothing Being Pinched Or Pulled.

Perform The Following Before Switching On The Ignition:

Move the selector lever into P.
Activate the parking brake.
Turn off the ignition.
Open the hood
Connect the charger, such as the :VAS 5095A to the jump start point on the 12 V vehicle electrical system.
Switching on the ignition

-- Connect the battery ground cable with the ignition switched on. Refer to BATTERY, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING .

NOTE:

If The Airbag Indicator Lamp -K75- Indicates A Fault After Assembling, Check The DTC Memory, Erase It And Check It Again Using The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.