2023-10-17

Beam - Cross Car (LHD) (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1405020012 FRT 2.58 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and FRT listed above reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure you are wearing proper PPE when performing the procedure below. NOTE: See for safe and healthy working practices.

Torque Specifications

Table 1. Torque Specifications: Beam - Cross Car (LHD) (Remove and Replace)
Description Torque Value Recommended Tools Reuse/Replace Notes
Nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam
15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH portion of the cross car beam to the body
29 Nm (21.4 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the RH portion of the cross car beam to the body
29 Nm (21.4 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 15 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • 10 mm socket
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse
Bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper side of the cowl
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • 13mm 12-point combination wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • 13 mm socket
 Reuse
Bolts (x4) that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly
5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the steering column to the body
25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 13 mm socket
  • 3 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
  • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear of the center console to the body
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the LH front of the center console to the body
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse
Bolts (x2) that attach the RH front of the center console to the body
7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
  • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
  • 10 mm socket
  • 2 in extension
  • Ratchet/torque wrench
 Reuse

Remove

  1. Open the front doors and lower the front windows.
  2. Move the front seats backward.
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  4. Disconnect the LV power. See .
  5. Remove the cabin intake duct. See .
  6. Remove the access panel. See .
  7. Remove the underhood storage unit. See .
  8. Remove the LH and RH wiper arms and blades. See .
  9. Remove the LH and RH shock tower covers. See .
  10. Remove the cowl screen panel. See .
  11. Remove the wiper module. See .
  12. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See .
  13. Remove the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See .
  14. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See .
  15. Remove the glove box. See .
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    Note
    No need to remove the glove box USB cable.
  16. Remove the RH footwell duct. See .
  17. Disconnect the RH airwave duct thermistor connector.
  18. Remove the RH air wave duct. See .
  19. Remove the driver footwell cover. See .
  20. Remove the driver footwell duct. See .
  21. Remove the center console end panel. See .
  22. Remove the LH center console front panel. See .
  23. Remove the RH center console front panel. See .
  24. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear of the center console to the body.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  25. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front of the center console to the body.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  26. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the RH front of the center console to the body.
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  27. Disconnect the electrical connector from the rear of the center console.
  28. Release the clip and disconnect the electrical connector from the front of the center console.
  29. Remove the center console assembly from the vehicle.
  30. Remove the lower instrument panel. See .
  31. Remove the driver airbag. See .
  32. Remove the steering wheel. See .
  33. Remove the steering column upper shroud. See Shroud - Upper - Steering Column (Remove and Replace).
  34. Remove the steering column lower shroud. See .
  35. Remove the steering column control module. See
  36. Remove the instrument panel service panel. See .
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    Note
    No need to remove the cabin temperature sensor from the service panel.
  37. Remove the touchscreen. See .
  38. Remove the instrument panel speaker grille. See .
  39. Remove the LH and RH dash speakers. See .
  40. Remove the center dash speaker. See .
  41. Remove the IP carrier. See
  42. Remove the LH air wave duct. See .
  43. Release the clips (x2) that attach the headliner electrical harness to the LH lower A-pillar trim.
  44. Release the clip that attaches the IP electrical harness to the LH portion of the cross car beam.
  45. Release the holding mounts (x2) that attach the HVAC electrical harness to the cross car beam.
  46. Release the holding mounts (x2) that attach the HVAC electrical harness to the RH of the cross car beam.
  47. Release the clips (x4) and harness holder that attach the IP electrical harness to the top of the cross car beam.
  48. Release the clips (x4) that attach the IP electrical harness to the RH of the cross car beam.
  49. Release the clips (x2) that attach the headliner electrical harness to the RH lower A-pillar trim.
  50. Disconnect the IP electrical harness connector from the steering column.
  51. Release the bracket buckles (x2) that secure the connectors to the cross car beam.
  52. Release the clip that attaches the SCCM electrical harness to the cross car beam.
  53. Remove the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  54. Lower the steering column and set it aside.
  55. Remove the clip that attaches the LH side of the main carpet to the footwell area.
  56. Remove the clip that attaches the RH side of the main carpet to the footwell area.
  57. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel support brackets. See .
  58. Remove the LH and RH cross beam bar brackets. See .
  59. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the LH corners of the cross car beam to the body.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 15 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  60. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the RH corners of the cross car beam to the body.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 15 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  61. Remove the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  62. Loosen the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper side of the cowl.
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13mm 12-point combination wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 13 mm socket
  63. Remove the bolts (x4) that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  64. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the steering column to the body.
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  65. With an assistant, remove the cross car beam from the vehicle and place it on a support stand or table.

Install

  1. With assistance, position the cross car beam in the vehicle for installation.
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    CAUTION
    Do not damage the interior when installing the cross car beam in the vehicle.
  2. Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the RH corners of the cross car beam to the body.
  3. Hand-tighten the bolts (x2) that attach the LH corners of the cross car beam to the body.
  4. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the steering column to the body.
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  5. Install the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the upper side of the cowl.
    25 Nm (18.4 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 13mm 12-point combination wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • 13 mm socket
  6. Install the bolt that attaches the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.
    5.5 Nm (4.1 lbs-ft)
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    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • 10 mm socket
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  7. Hand-tighten the bolts (x4) that attach the cross car beam to the HVAC assembly.
  8. Install the LH and RH cross beam bar brackets. See .
  9. Install the LH and RH instrument panel support brackets. See .
  10. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the headliner electrical harness to the LH lower A-pillar trim.
  11. Fasten the clip that attaches the IP electrical harness to the LH portion of the cross car beam.
  12. Fasten the holding mounts (x2) that attach the HVAC electrical harness to the cross car beam.
  13. Fasten the clips (x4) and harness holder that attach the IP electrical harness to the top of the cross car beam.
  14. Fasten the clips (x4) that attach the IP electrical harness to the RH of the cross car beam.
  15. Fasten the holding mounts (x2) that attach the HVAC electrical harness to the RH of the cross car beam.
  16. Fasten the clips (x2) that attach the headliner electrical harness to the RH lower A-pillar trim.
  17. Fasten the bracket buckles (x2) that secure the connectors to the cross car beam.
  18. Connect the IP electrical harness connector to the steering column.
  19. Fasten the clip that attaches the LH side of the main carpet to the footwell area.
  20. Fasten the clip that attaches the RH side of the main carpet to the footwell area.
  21. Fasten the clip that attaches the SCCM electrical harness to the cross car beam.
  22. Position the steering column for installation.
  23. Install the nuts (x4) that attach the steering column to the cross car beam.
    15 Nm (11.1 lbs-ft)
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    TIp
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 13 mm socket
    • 3 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
  24. Install the LH air wave duct. See .
  25. Install the IP carrier. See
  26. Install the LH and RH dash speakers. See .
  27. Install the center dash speaker. See .
  28. Install the instrument panel speaker grille. See .
  29. Install the touchscreen. See .
  30. Install the instrument panel service panel. See .
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    Note
    No need to install the cabin temperature sensor to the service panel.
  31. Install the steering column control module. See
  32. Install the steering column lower shroud. See .
  33. Install the steering column upper shroud. See Shroud - Upper - Steering Column (Remove and Replace).
  34. Install the steering wheel. See .
  35. Install the driver airbag. See .
  36. Install the lower instrument panel. See .
  37. Install the center console assembly to the vehicle.
  38. Fasten the clip and connect the electrical connector to the front of the center console.
  39. Connect the electrical connector from the rear of the center console.
  40. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the RH front of the center console to the body.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
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    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  41. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH front of the center console to the body.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  42. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the LH and RH rear of the center console to the body.
    7 Nm (5.2 lbs-ft)
    Informational PurposesAn informational icon, calling your attention
    Note
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • 10 mm socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Ratchet/torque wrench
  43. Install the RH center console front panel. See .
  44. Install the LH center console front panel. See .
  45. Install the center console end panel. See .
  46. Install the driver footwell duct. See .
  47. Install the driver footwell cover. See .
  48. Install the RH air wave duct. See .
  49. Connect the RH airwave duct thermistor connector.
  50. Install the RH footwell duct. See .
  51. Install the glove box. See .
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    Note
    No need to install the glove box USB cable.
  52. Install the passenger footwell cover. See .
  53. Install the LH and RH upper A-pillar trims. See .
  54. Install the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See .
  55. Install the wiper module. See .
  56. Install the cowl screen panel. See .
  57. Install the LH and RH shock tower covers. See .
  58. Install the LH and RH wiper arms and blades. See .
  59. Connect LV power. See .
  60. Install the underhood storage unit. See .
  61. Install the access panel. See .
  62. Install the cabin intake duct. See .
  63. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  64. Move the front seats back to their original positions.
  65. Raise the front windows and close the front doors.