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Sub-Assembly - Instrument Panel - Remove And Install: Install

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  1. With an assistant, slide the instrument panel sub-assembly into vehicle.
    NOTE: x4 datums.
    NOTE: Make sure that the front passenger airbag and the driver vent assembly have clearance past the lower instrument panel assembly.
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  2. Connect the instrument panel trim electrical harness, and then install the clip that attaches it to the vehicle.
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  3. Connect the instrument cluster electrical harness, and then install the clip that attaches it to the vehicle.
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  4. Install the clip that attaches the instrument panel decor electrical harness to the LH instrument panel sub-assembly.
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  5. Position the lower instrument panel assembly onto the instrument panel sub-assembly.
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  6. Install the screws (x3) that attach the LH lower instrument panel to the vehicle.
    NOTE: 3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft)

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 socket
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  7. Install the screws (x7) that attach the center lower instrument panel to the vehicle.

    3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 

    NOTE: If using part revision 1562948-70-D on a non-HW4 vehicle, add ground strap 1679240-00-A to the aero lens assembly.
    NOTE: 1 screw connects the instrument panel ground harness.

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 socket
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  8. Install the screws (x3) that attach the RH lower instrument panel to the vehicle.

    3 N.m (2.2 lbs-ft) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 socket
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  9. Install the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See: TRIM - A-PILLAR - UPPER - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  10. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the instrument panel carrier to the cross car beam.
    NOTE: 6 N.m (4.4 lbs-ft) 
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  11. Connect the front passenger airbag electrical connectors (x3).
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  12. Install the front passenger instrument panel duct. See Duct - Instrument Panel - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) .
  13. Install the glove box. See: Glove Box - Remove And Replace .
  14. Install the front passenger knee airbag. See: KNEE AIRBAG - FRONT PASSENGER - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  15. Install the passenger footwell cover. See: Cover - Footwell - Passenger - Remove And Replace .
  16. Remove the RH instrument panel middle trim. See: Trim - Middle - Instrument Panel - RH - Remove And Replace .
  17. Install the LH instrument panel middle trim. See: Trim - Middle - Instrument Panel - LH - Remove And Replace .
  18. Fasten the tabs (x4) that attach the instrument panel closeout panel to the instrument panel.
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  19. Install the main instrument panel decor. See: Decor - Instrument Panel - Main - Remove And Replace .
  20. Install the touchscreen. See: TOUCHSCREEN - HW3 - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  21. Install the instrument panel service panel. See: SERVICE PANEL - INSTRUMENT PANEL - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  22. Install the center console phone dock. See: PHONE DOCK - CENTER CONSOLE - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  23. Connect LV power. See: LV POWER - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  24. Install the rear underhood apron. See: UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  25. Restore the steering column back to its original position.
  26. Install the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See: End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH - Remove And Replace .
  27. Install the LH and RH middle A-pillar trims. See: TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  28. Restore the driver and front passenger seats back to their original position.
  29. Raise the LH and RH front windows.
  30. Close the LH and RH front doors.
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