In-Vehicle Crossbeam: Removal

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this service information, refer to SAFETY WARNINGS

1.

Rotate the steering wheel until the front wheels are in the straight-ahead position.

2.

Drain the coolant. REFER to Engine Cooling .

3.

Recover the refrigerant. If equipped with DATC, REFER to Climate Control - DATC . If equipped with EMTC, REFER to Climate Control - EMTC .

4.

Remove the wiper arms. REFER to Wipers and Washers .

5.

Remove the cowl panel grille. REFER to Front End Body Panels .

6.

Disconnect the 3 PCM electrical connectors and position the harness aside.
1. 1.
  
  Detach the PCM harness retainer.

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7.

Remove the 2 PCM nuts and remove the PCM.
1. 1.
  
  To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

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8.

NOTE: LH side shown in illustration, RH side similar.

Remove the strut tower cross brace.
1. 1.
  
  To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).

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9.

Remove the heater hoses from the heater core and position aside.

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10.

Remove the TXV manifold fastener and the manifold.
1. 1.
  
  Discard the O-ring seals.
1. 2.
  
  To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

11.

Remove the LH and RH instrument panel-to-front of dash bolts.
1. 1.
  
  To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

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12.

Remove both front seats. REFER to Seating - 1st Row .

13.

Remove the instrument panel upper section. Refer to Instrument Panel Upper Section .

14.

Disconnect the LH instrument panel bulkhead electrical connector and the 2 lower SJB electrical connectors.
1. 1.
  
  Detach the instrument panel bulkhead electrical connector push pin from the SJB.

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15.

Remove the drivers foot rest pad.

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16.

Detach the retainers and remove the LH and RH front floor carpet sections.

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17.

Disconnect the lower LH cowl bulkhead electrical connector.

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18.

If equipped, detach the 2 retainers and remove the rear foot well duct.

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19.

Disconnect the RH bulkhead electrical connector and the antenna cable connector.
1. 1.
  
  Release the antenna connector from the main harness.

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20.

Remove the 2 bolts and the ground wires.
1. 1.
  
  To install, tighten to 10 Nm (89 lb-in).

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21.

Disconnect the RCM small electrical connector.
1. 1.
  
  Detach the 3 wiring harness retainers.

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22.

NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.

Remove the 4 instrument panel center support bracket bolts.
1. 1.
  
  To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

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23.

NOTE: To avoid damaging the in-vehicle cross beam, an assistant is required when carrying out the following steps.

NOTE: RH side shown in illustration, LH side similar.

NOTE: Remove the bolts from one side completely and support the in-vehicle cross beam before removing the bolts from the opposite side.

Remove the 3 LH and the 3 RH instrument panel side bolts.
1. 1.
  
  To install, tighten to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft).

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24.

NOTE: Make sure not to damage the RH front door trim panel or the in-vehicle cross beam when removing the instrument panel from the vehicle.

NOTE: Make sure that all electrical connectors and wiring are not hindered before removing the in-vehicle cross beam or damage to the components may occur.

Remove the in-vehicle cross beam from the vehicle.
1. 1.
  
  Rotate the in-vehicle cross beam face down and remove through the RH front door opening.