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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.

  2. Object Number: 2027818  Size: SH
  3. Remove instrument panel wiring harness (2) from instrument panel tie bar (1).
  4. Disconnect electrical connectors.


    Object Number: 2027821  Size: SH
  5. Remove instrument panel tie bar (2).
  6. Remove 4 instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4).

    Remove 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (1).

  7. Remove heater wiring harness.

  8. Object Number: 2027861  Size: SH
  9. Remove the floor air outlet (2).
  10. Remove the 6 floor air outlet bolts (1).

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 2027861  Size: SH

    Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  1. Install the floor air outlet (2).
  2. Install the 6 floor air outlet bolts (1) and tighten to  XX N·m (XX lb in).

  3. Install heater wiring harness.

  4. Object Number: 2027821  Size: SH
  5. Install instrument panel tie bar (2).
  6. Install 4  instrument panel tie bar bolts (3, 4) and tighten to  XX N·m (XX lb in).

    Install 2 instrument panel tie bar nuts (1) and tighten to  XX N·m (XX lb in).


    Object Number: 2027818  Size: SH
  7. Attach instrument panel wiring harness (2) to instrument panel tie bar (1).
  8. Connect electrical connectors.

  9. Install instrument panel compartment assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement.