Instrument Panel CROSSMEMBER, Removing And Installing: Installing
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Volkswagen Atlas. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
Before installing the instrument panel crossmember, line it up with the markings made before it was removed.
Check all the fasteners for damage and replace if necessary.
Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:
CAUTION:
If the crossmember is to be replaced with a new part, malfunctions due to faulty ground connections cannot be ruled out.
- The ground connections must be free of paint, coating, and corrosion so that an error-free ground connection is guaranteed.
- The contact surfaces for the left and right tunnel support must be free of paint on both sides. These serve as the main ground path.