Chevrolet Trax: Instrument panel tie bar replacement

Chevrolet Trax (2013-2022) Workshop Manual / Accessories & Equipment / Instrument Panel and Console Trim / Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Repair instructions / Instrument panel tie bar replacement

Removal Procedure

Remove the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Trax), Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Encore).
Remove the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement.
Remove the passenger side inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module, if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side (AYF)

Fig. 106: Instrument Panel Fuse Block And Harness

Unsnap the instrument panel fuse block (1) and disconnect harness from the instrument panel tie bar assembly and position out of the way.

Fig. 107: Air Inlet Grille Panel

Remove the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Trax) , Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Encore) .
Remove the nut (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the cowl panel.

Fig. 108: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And Brake Pedal Bracket

Remove the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket.

Fig. 109: Brake Pedal Mounting Bracket

Fig. 109: Brake Pedal Mounting Bracket

Remove bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar to the brake pedal mounting bracket.

Fig. 110: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Lower Support Brackets

Remove the bolts (1) securing the right and left instrument panel tie bar lower support brackets (2) to the front floor tunnel panel.

Fig. 111: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And HVAC Module

Remove the fasteners (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the HVAC module.

Fig. 112: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly Bolts

Remove the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the vehicle body.
Note the location and routing of the instrument panel wiring harness in order to ensure proper installation.
Support the HVAC module in order to prevent damage.
With the aid of an assistant remove the instrument panel tie bar assembly from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

With the aid of an assistant position the instrument panel tie bar assembly into the vehicle.
Install the instrument panel wiring harness assembly to its in vehicle position as it was noted in the removal procedure.

Fig. 113: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly Bolts

Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the vehicle body.

Fig. 114: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And HVAC Module

Loosely install the fasteners (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the HVAC module.

Fig. 115: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Lower Support Brackets

Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the right and left instrument panel tie bar lower support brackets (2) to the front floor tunnel panel.

Fig. 116: Brake Pedal Mounting Bracket

Loosely install the bolt (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar to the brake pedal mounting bracket

Fig. 117: Instrument Panel Tie Bar Assembly And Brake Pedal Bracket

Loosely install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket.

Fig. 118: Air Inlet Grille Panel

Loosely install the nut (1) securing the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the cowl panel.

CAUTION: Refer to Fastener Caution .

Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to vehicle body bolts to 22Y (16 lb ft).
Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to HVAC module fasteners to 9Y (80 lb in).
Tighten the instrument panel tie bar lower support bracket to front floor tunnel panel bolts to 22Y (16 lb ft).
Tighten the instrument panel tie bar to brake pedal mounting bracket bolt to 22Y (16 lb ft).
Tighten the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket bolts to 9Y (80 lb in).
Tighten the instrument panel tie bar assembly to the cowl panel nut to 22Y (16 lb ft).

Fig. 119: Instrument Panel Fuse Block And Harness

Install the instrument panel fuse block (1) onto the instrument panel tie bar assembly.
Install the air inlet grill panel. Refer to Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Trax) , Air Inlet Grille Panel Replacement (Encore) .
Install the passenger side inflatable restraint instrument panel lower module, if equipped. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Airbag Replacement - Passenger Side (AYF)
Install the instrument panel lower trim panel insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator Replacement.
Install the Instrument panel assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Trax), Instrument Panel Assembly Replacement (Encore).

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