Passenger-Side Lower Panel Removal/Installation: Installation

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Move the passenger-side lower panel in the order of arrows (1), (2), (3), and (4) shown in the figure, and attach the clips, hooks, tab, and guide to the dashboard.

Fig 1: Attaching Clips, Hooks, Tab And Guide To Dashboard
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Assemble the passenger-side lower panel to the dashboard and tighten the bolt and screws temporarily.

Fig 2: Identifying Passenger-Side Lower Panel, Bolt And Screws
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Install the glove compartment. (Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Measure the gaps between the glove compartment and the passenger-side lower panel and verify that the measured value is within the standard value.
- If not within the standard value, move the passenger-side lower panel and adjust the installation position.
  
  Fig 3: Measuring Gaps Between Glove Compartment And Passenger-Side Lower Panel
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Remove the glove compartment. (Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Tighten the bolt and screws completely.

Fig 4: Identifying Passenger-Side Lower Panel, Bolt And Screws With Torque Specification
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Install the following parts:

Dashboard under cover (Refer to DASHBOARD UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Center panel (Refer to CENTER PANEL REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Glove compartment (Refer to GLOVE COMPARTMENT REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Passenger-side front side trim (Refer to FRONT SIDE TRIM REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Passenger-side front scuff plate (Refer to FRONT SCUFF PLATE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)