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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Cobalt 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Disable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.
  2. Remove the instrument panel retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement.
  3. Lower the steering column and position out of the way. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.

    4. Object Number: 1736282 Size: SH
  4. Remove the nuts securing the HVAC module to the body.

    5. Object Number: 1736284 Size: SH
  5. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, remove the nut (1) securing the clutch pedal to the tie bar.
  6. Push the bolt (2) inward just enough to clear the tie bar bracket. DO NOT remove the bolt completely.

    7. Object Number: 1736290 Size: SH
  7. Remove the nuts (2) securing the tie bar assembly to the body.
  8. Remove the nuts (1) securing the tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket.

    9. Object Number: 1736292 Size: SH
  9. Remove the nuts securing the tie bar assembly to the HVAC module.

    10. Object Number: 1736295 Size: SH
  10. Remove the bolts securing the tie bar assembly to the body.
  11. Note the routing of the instrument panel wiring harness prior to removing the tie bar assembly to ensure proper reinstallation.
  12. Lift upward on the tie bar assembly enough that the studs clear the HVAC module assembly.
  13. With the aid of an assistant, remove the tie bar from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. With the aid of an assistant, install the tie bar assembly to the vehicle.
  2. Route the instrument panel wiring harness around the tie bar assembly as noted in the removal procedure.

    3. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.


    Object Number: 1736295 Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts securing the tie bar assembly to the body.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 25 N·m (18 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1736292 Size: SH
  4. Install the nuts securing the tie bar assembly to the HVAC module.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1736290 Size: SH
  5. Install the nuts (2) securing the tie bar assembly to the body.

    6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  6. Install the nuts (1) securing the tie bar assembly to the brake pedal bracket.

    7. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 17 N·m (12 lb ft).


    Object Number: 1736284 Size: SH
  7. If the vehicle is equipped with a manual transmission, install the nut (1) securing the clutch pedal to the tie bar.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).


    Object Number: 1736282 Size: SH
  8. Install the nuts securing the HVAC module to the body.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the nut to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  9. Install the steering column. Refer to Steering Column Replacement.
  10. Install the instrument panel retainer. Refer to Instrument Panel Retainer Replacement.
  11. Enable the SIR System. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling.