Instrument Panel Assembly: Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Outback and 2012 Subaru Legacy. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Install parts in the reverse order of removal to restore the instrument panel assembly.
NOTE: How to install insulators
- Adhesive
  Use polyurethane adhesive. When assembling the instrument panel assembly, wait until the adhesive has evaporated to prevent filling of the smell in the compartment.
- Double-sided tape
Use commercial double-sided tape. (Use strong double-sided adhesive tape.)
Insert the three matching pins on body into the instrument panel assembly.
Check that the matching pins are inserted securely, and then route the harness.
Install each part in the reverse order of removal.

Tightening torque:

Steering support beam: Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL , COMPONENT, General Description.

Passenger's airbag module ASSY: 7.5 N.m (0.76 kgf-m, 5.5 ft-lb)

Steering shaft: Refer to STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN .

Console box: 6.5 N.m (0.66 kgf-m, 4.8 ft-lb)