:	Aug 22, 2006

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Remove the engine cover.

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Evacuate the A/C system.

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: Do not work on or under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Always support the vehicle on safety stands. Raise and support the vehicle.

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Drain the cooling system.

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Remove the floor console.

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Remove both cowl side trim panels.

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Remove the driver side closing trim panel.   Release the clip.   Remove the 2 screws.   Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Remove the passenger side closing trim panel.   Release the clip.   Remove the 2 screws.   Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Release the door check strap from the A-pillar.   Remove the 2 Torx bolts.

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:   The door is still attached by its harness at this stage. With assistance, release and support the door assembly.   Remove the 2 bolts.

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Release the electrical connector from the A-Pillar.   Release the grommet.   Carefully release, then slide the latch to locate in the indents, arrowed.

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Remove the door.   Release the grommet.   Release the electrical connector.   Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Remove the front seats.

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Release the transmission selector lever cable.   Remove the clip.   Release the cable.

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Remove the transmission selector lever.   Remove the 4 bolts.

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Disconnect the steering column intermediate shaft from the steering column.   Note the fitted position.   Remove the special bolt and discard the nut.

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Disconnect 2 drain tubes from the heater housing.

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Position the heater housing center ducts aside for access.

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Remove 2 Torx bolts from the instrument panel center bracket.

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Remove the instrument panel center speaker grille.   Release the 4 clips.

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Remove the instrument panel upper section to body bolt.

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Remove the plenum chamber panel.

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Remove the instrument panel carrier to bulkhead Torx bolt.

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Disconnect both exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) coolant cross-over pipe hoses.   Release the 2 clips.

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Remove the EGR coolant cross-over pipe.   Remove the 2 bolts.   Release the 2 clips.

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: Before disconnecting or removing the components, make sure the area around the joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination. Disconnect 2 heater hoses from the bulkhead.   Release the 2 clips.

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Release 2 A/C lines from the body.   Remove the nut.

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: Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture. Release 2 A/C lines from the bulkhead.   Remove the bolt.   Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

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Remove the 2 adapter panels.   Remove the 4 nuts.

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Release the 3 ground cables from the driver side lower A-pillar.   Remove the 2 nuts.

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Disconnect the 5 electrical connectors from the driver side lower A-pillar.

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Release the 3 ground cables from the passenger side lower A-pillar.   Remove the 2 nuts.

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Disconnect the 5 electrical connectors from the passenger side lower A-pillar.

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Disconnect the heater motor electrical connector.

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Disconnect 2 central junction box (CJB) electrical connectors.

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Disconnect 2 electrical connectors from the instrument panel center reinforcement.

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If installed, disconnect the instrument panel center reinforcement fibre optic cables.   Disconnect the electrical connector.

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Driver side: Remove the heater housing to bulkhead Torx bolt.

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Passenger side: Remove the heater housing to bulkhead Torx bolt.

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With assistance, remove the instrument panel.   Remove the 4 Torx bolts.

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With assistance, install the instrument panel.   Tighten the Torx bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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Passenger side: Install the heater housing to bulkhead Torx bolt and tighten to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).

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Driver side: Install the heater housing to bulkhead Torx bolt and tighten to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).

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Connect the instrument panel center reinforcement fibre optic cables.

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Connect the instrument panel center reinforcement electrical connectors.

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Connect the CJB electrical connectors.

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Connect the heater motor electrical connector.

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Connect the electrical connectors to the passenger side lower A-pillar.

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Connect the ground cables to the passenger side lower A-pillar.   Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Connect the electrical connectors to the driver side lower A-pillar.

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Connect the ground cables to the driver side lower A-pillar.   Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the adapter panels.   Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Secure the A/C lines to the bulkhead.   Clean the components.   Install new O-ring seals.   Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Secure the A/C lines to the body.   Tighten the nuts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Connect the bulkhead heater hoses.

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Install the EGR coolant cross-over pipe.   Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).   Secure the clips.   Connect the hoses and secure with the clips.

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Install the instrument panel carrier to bulkhead Torx bolt and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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Install the plenum chamber panel.

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Install the instrument panel upper section to body bolt and tighten to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the speaker grille.   Secure with the clips.

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Install the instrument panel center bracket Torx bolts and tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).

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Attach the heater housing center ducts.

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Connect the drain tubes to the heater housing.

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Connect the steering column intermediate shaft.   Install the special bolt and tighten the new nut to 22 Nm (16 lb.ft).

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Install the transmission selector lever.   Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Attach the transmission selector lever cable.   Install the clip.

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Install the front seats.

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With assistance, install the door assembly.   Connect the electrical connector.   Secure the electrical connector.   Secure the grommet.   Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Attach the door check strap to the 'A' pillar.   Tighten the Torx bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

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Install the driver side closing trim panel.   Connect the electrical connector.   Secure the clip.   Tighten the screws.

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Install the passenger side closing trim panel.   Install the interior lamp.   Connect the electrical connector.   Secure the clip.

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Install the cowl side trim panels.

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Install the floor console.

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Refill the cooling system.

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Recharge the A/C system.

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Install the engine cover.