Instrument Panel (IP) - Tie Bar / Cross Vehicle Beam

Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to Battery Disconnect Caution in Service Precautions.

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the instrument panel carrier.
3. Disconnect the wiring harnesses from the cross vehicle beam.




4. Remove the bolts (2) from the bracket joining the cross vehicle beam to the HVAC module (3).




5. Remove the bolts joining the cross vehicle beam (1) to the front of the dash (2) and sides.
6. Remove the cross vehicle beam.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the cross vehicle beam (1) to the front of the dash (2).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the bolts.

Tighten the retaining bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

3. Install the bolts joining the cross vehicle beam to the HVAC module bracket (3).

Tighten the retaining screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

4. Connect the wiring harnesses to the cross vehicle beam.
5. Install the instrument panel.