This process is impractical for home mechanical work since some of the fasteners are well hidden, awkward places to access, and numerous electrical connectors that have to be labelled and disconnected. It is recommended for only those people who have some experience in do-it-yourself legal work. When any part of the instrument panel is removed careful must be taken to note how the part is removed, where it was situated and how it was fixed and this is very important because most of the times the panel has to be reconstructed. In case of a need of removing the tie-bar, the windshield needs also to be unbolted to access the upper attachment bolts, which are best done by a professional auto glass workshop. It begins with the removal of the steering wheel, interior trim panels of the dashboard, the glove box, and air conditioning and heater control assembly, the instrument cluster, radio and speakers' panels and the headlamp switch assembly together with the instrument panel dimmer switch, the fog light switch if the car has one, Registers, defrost grill, front seats as they will improve access and Center floor console. Next you will need to carefully take out left and right A-pillar trim panels, then weather strip sill and the kick panel fastener will be removed. If present remove the communication interface module and battery cover next remove the module and battery. Remove the DLC connector and the hood release handle, disconnect all electrical connections and clips of wiring harness between the front seats, and any other connection on the car to the instrument panel. Make sure that all the wiring is free from all the connections, thereafter, remove the steering column and the instrumental panel dash trims screws. Remove all the in-vehicles temperature sensor aspirator hoses and with the help of your assistant remove the instrument panel. If needed, it is required to detach the fastening elements of the heads-up-display unit and to lift the display unit from the instrument panel. For the tie-bar, first need to extract the instrument panel, next need to have the windshield done professionally, disconnect all the electrical harness connectors on the firewall side and the interior of the vehicle. Take off the brake and clutch pedal assembly, tie-bar brace fasteners near the windshield, left side fasteners, centre fasteners, and right corner bolts. With assistance, ease the tie-bar brace out from the vehicle, and fitting is completed using the steps below those described above.
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