Instrument Panel, Removing And Installing: Installing

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Check all the fasteners for damage and replace if necessary.

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-- Make sure that the mounts -2- are secured inside the body before installing the instrument panel -1-.

-- With a second technician push the instrument panel -1- in the three mounts -2- in the windshield transition area.

-- Insert the instrument panel using the left and right tab -arrow A- so it exactly fits in the guide holes.

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-- Insert the deformation element -4-.

-- Tighten the bolts -3-.

-- Tighten the instrument panel -1- with the bolt -2- on the crossmember.

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-- On the left side install the instrument panel -1- with the bolt -2- on the crossmember.

-- On the right side install the instrument panel -1- with the bolt -3- on the crossmember.

-- Tighten the instrument panel -1- in the center with four bolts -4- on the crossmember.

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-- Tighten the instrument panel -1- with the bolt -2- on the crossmember.

Install in reverse order of removal.