Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement

Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).
2. Remove the instrument panel retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement (Service and Repair).
3. Lower the steering column and position out of the way. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement).




4. Remove the nuts securing the HVAC module to the body.




5. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, remove the nut (1) securing the clutch pedal to the tie bar.
6. Push the bolt (2) inward just enough to clear the tie bar bracket. DO NOT remove the bolt completely.




7. Remove the nuts (2) securing the tie bar assembly to the body.
8. Remove the nuts (1) securing the tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket.




9. Remove the nuts securing the tie bar assembly to the HVAC module.




10. Remove the bolts securing the tie bar assembly to the body.
11. Note the routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removing the tie bar assembly to ensure proper reinstallation.
12. Lift upward on the tie bar assembly enough that the studs clear the HVAC module assembly.
13. With the aid of an assistant, remove the tie bar from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

1. With the aid of an assistant, install the tie bar assembly to the vehicle.
2. Route the instrument panel wiring harness around the tie bar assembly as noted in the removal procedure.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

3. Install the bolts securing the tie bar assembly to the body.

Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb ft).




4. Install the nuts securing the tie bar assembly to the HVAC module.

Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




5. Install the nuts (2) securing the tie bar assembly to the body.

Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

6. Install the nuts (1) securing the tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket.

Tighten the nuts to 17 Nm (12 lb ft).




7. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, install the nut (1) securing the clutch pedal to the tie bar.

Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 lb in).




8. Install the nuts securing the HVAC module to the body.

Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 lb in).

9. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement (Steering Column Replacement).
10. Install the instrument panel retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement (Service and Repair).
11. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling (Service and Repair).