
Service Information
2023 BrightDrop Zevo 600 |
Zevo 600 Service Manual (16397800) |
Document ID: 5896402
Instrument Panel Tie Bar Replacement
Removal Procedure

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Reposition the sun load and ambient light and security indicator cover (3).
- Disconnect the electrical connector (2).
- Sun Load and Ambient Light and Security Indicator Cover(3)»Remove

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Center Extension - Right Side(1)»Remove

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Center Extension - Left Side(1)»Remove

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Pull down the windshield garnish molding (2) rearwards to release the retaining clips from the A pillar.
- Access the windshield garnish bolt (1) on the backside of the windshield garnish molding (2).
- Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt- Left Side and Right Side(1)»Remove[2x]
- Windshield Garnish Molding- Left Side and Right Side(2)»Remove[2x]

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Body Side Front Window Garnish Molding Insert- Left Side and Right Side(1)»Remove[2x]
- Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt- Left Side and Right Side(2)»Remove[2x]
- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Body Side Front Window Garnish Molding- Left Side and Right Side(3)»Remove[2x]

- Instrument Panel Extension Bolt(1)»Remove
- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Extension - Left Side(2)»Remove

- Using a suitable plastic trim tool, release the retaining tabs.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Forward Collision Alert Display Bezel(1)»Remove

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Front Side Door Latch Striker Reinforcement Bolt- Left Side and Right Side(1)»Remove[4x]
- Front Side Door Latch Striker Bolt- Left Side and Right Side(2)»Remove[4x]
- Front Side Door Lock Striker Anchor Plate- Left Side and Right Side(3)»Remove[2x]

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Body Hinge Pillar Garnish Molding- Left Side and Right Side(1)»Remove[2x]

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.(1)

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Front Side Door Latch Striker- Right Side(1)»Remove

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clip.
- Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover(1)»Remove

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clip.
- Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Panel(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Remove[5x]

- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Remove

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel(1)»Remove

- Using a suitable plastic trim tool, release the retaining tabs.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Accessory Power Receptacle(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Plate Applique Bolt(1)»Remove[6x]

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Accessory Bracket Bolt(1)»Remove[3x]

- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bracket(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Plate Bolt(1)»Remove[4x]

- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Remove[3x]

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel(1)»Remove

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Extension - Right Side(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt(1)»Remove[3x]
- Air Distributor Duct Bolt(2)»Remove[2x]
- Disconnect the instrument panel wiring clips (3).

- Instrument Panel Tray Bolt(1)»Remove[4x]

- Using a suitable plastic trim tool, release the retaining tabs.
- Instrument Panel Bolt Cover(1)»Remove[3x]
- Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
- Instrument Panel Tray Bolt(3)»Remove[17x]

- Instrument Panel Stowage Tray(1)»Remove

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Cover(1)»Remove

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood(1)»Remove

- Instrument Cluster Bolt(1)»Remove[4x]
- Disconnect the electrical connector (2).

- Instrument Panel Cluster Control Module(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Upper Bracket Bolt(1)»Remove[2x]
- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket- Left Side and Right Side(2)»Remove[2x]

- Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt(1)»Remove
- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate(2)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt(1)»Remove
- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover(2)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Bolt(1)»Remove[7x]

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Reposition the component to access the electrical connector.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate(1)»Remove

- Radio Control Bolt(1)»Remove[2x]
- Radio Control(2)»Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Accessory Center Trim Plate Bolt(1)»Remove[8x]

- Using a flat bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clip.
- Reposition the component to access the electrical connectors.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Transmission Shift Opening Cover(1)»Remove

Note: Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt(1)»Remove[8x]

- Data Link Connector Bolt(1)»Remove[2x]
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt(2)»Remove[7x]

- Release the hood primary latch release cable handle (1) from the instrument panel knee bolster.

- Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover@Instrument Panel Knee Bolster(1)»Remove
Warning: When removing, handling or installing this component wear
protective gloves. The sharp edges on the component may be very
sharp and may cause injury.
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster(1)»Remove

- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Using a suitable plastic trim tool, release the retaining tabs.
- Auxiliary Wireless Communication Interface Antenna(1)»Remove

- Disconnect the electrical connectors and release the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
- Instrument Panel Bolt(2)»Remove[16x]

- Instrument Panel(1)»Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

- Extend the steering column to its furthest point to allow the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) to clear the instrument panel.
- Using a small plastic trim tool, separate the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) from the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover and reposition.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.

- Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover(1)»Remove

- Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the left of the centered position.
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt(1)»Remove

- Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the right of the centered position.
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt(1)»Remove
- Turn the steering wheel to the centered position.

- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt(1)»Remove[9x]

- Reposition the instrument panel compartment (1) to access the instrument panel wiring harness.
- Disconnect all electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Compartment(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Ground Bolt(1)»Remove[2x]

Note: Note the location and routing of the wiring harness to ensure proper reinstallation.Some clips and connectors are repeated in the following steps for different vantage points.
- Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness connectors (1) and clips (2).

- Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness clips (1) and connectors (2).

- Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness connectors (1) and clips (2).

- Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness clips (1) and connectors (2).

- Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness clips (1).

- Release the instrument panel wiring harness junction block (1) and reposition.
- Disconnect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Junction Block(1)»Remove

- Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness connectors (1) and clips (2).

- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Ground Bolt(1)»Remove[4x]
- Disconnect the instrument panel wiring harness clips (2) and connectors (3).
- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness»Remove

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct(1)»Remove

- Air Distributor Duct Bolt(1)»Remove

- Air Distributor Duct Bolt(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt(1)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt(1)»Remove[2x]

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct(1)»Remove

- Steering Column(1)»Remove—Steering Column Removal and Installation

- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace Bolt(1)»Remove[3x]

- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt(1)»Remove[5x]

- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt(1)»Remove[5x]

- With an assistant, lift up the instrument panel tie bar (1) to clear the guide pin and heater and air conditioning evaporator and blower module and then move rearward to remove.

- Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Retainer(1)»Remove
- Air Distributor Duct Bolt(2)»Remove[2x]
- Air Distributor Duct Adapter(3)»Remove

- Radio Speaker Amplifier Nut(1)»Remove[3x]
- Radio Speaker Amplifier(2)»Remove

- Automatic Transmission Control Bolt(1)»Remove[4x]
- Gear Shift Control Module(2)»Remove

- Accelerator Pedal Nut(1)»Remove[2x]
- Accelerator Pedal(2)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Nut(1)»Remove[3x]
- Instrument Panel Lower Bracket(2)»Remove

- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Nut(1)»Remove[3x]
- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace(2)»Remove

- Body Control Module Bolt(1)»Remove[4x]
- Body Control Module Bracket(2)»Remove

- Radio Bracket Bolt(1)»Remove[4x]
- Radio Bracket(2)»Remove
Installation Procedure

- Radio Bracket(2)»Install
- Radio Bracket Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[4x]—Fastener Specifications

- Body Control Module Bracket(2)»Install
- Body Control Module Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[3x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace(2)»Install
- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Nut(1)»Install and tighten[3x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Lower Bracket(2)»Install
- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Nut(1)»Install and tighten[3x]—Fastener Specifications

- Accelerator Pedal(2)»Install
- Accelerator Pedal Nut(1)»Install and tighten[2x]—Fastener Specifications

- Gear Shift Control Module(2)»Install
- Automatic Transmission Control Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[4x]—Fastener Specifications

- Radio Speaker Amplifier(2)»Install
- Radio Speaker Amplifier Nut(1)»Install and tighten[3x]—Fastener Specifications

- Air Distributor Duct Adapter(3)»Install
- Air Distributor Duct Bolt(2)»Install and tighten[2x]—Fastener Specifications
- Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct Retainer(1)»Install

- With an assistant, install the instrument panel tie bar (1) into the vehicle. Careful to seat the instrument panel tie bar (1) to the guide pin and heater and air conditioning evaporator and blower module.

- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[5x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[5x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Brace Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[3x]—Fastener Specifications

- Steering Column(1)»Install—Steering Column Removal and Installation

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[2x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Center Air Outlet Duct(1)»Install

- Air Distributor Duct Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

- Air Distributor Duct Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Outer Air Outlet Duct Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

- Install the instrument panel wiring harness.
- Connect the instrument panel wiring harness clips (2) and connectors (3).
- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Ground Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[4x]—Fastener Specifications

- Connect the instrument panel wiring harness connectors (1) and clips (2).

- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Junction Block(1)»Install

- Connect the instrument panel wiring harness clips (1).

- Connect the instrument panel wiring harness clips (1) and connectors (2).

- Connect the instrument panel wiring harness connectors (1) and clips (2).

- Connect the instrument panel wiring harness clips (1) and connectors (2).

- Connect the instrument panel wiring harness connectors (1) and clips (2).

- Instrument Panel Wiring Harness Ground Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[2x]—Fastener Specifications

- Connect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel Compartment(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[9x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

- Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the right of the centered position.
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

- Turn the steering wheel approximately 90 degrees to the left of the centered position.
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Lower Trim Cover Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications
- Turn the steering wheel to the centered position.

- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Secure the instrument panel steering column upper trim cover (1) to the instrument panel steering column lower trim cover.

- Connect the electrical connector.
- Instrument Panel(1)»Install

- Connect the electrical connector and install the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
- Instrument Panel Bolt(2)»Install and tighten[16x]—Fastener Specifications

- Auxiliary Wireless Communication Interface Antenna(1)»Install
- Secure the retaining tabs.
- Connect the electrical connector.

Warning: When removing, handling or installing this component wear
protective gloves. The sharp edges on the component may be very
sharp and may cause injury.
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster(1)»Install
- Instrument Panel Steering Column Upper Trim Cover@Instrument Panel Knee Bolster(1)»Install

- Data Link Connector Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[2x]—Fastener Specifications
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt(2)»Install and tighten[7x]—Fastener Specifications

Note: Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[8x]—Fastener Specifications

- Install the hood primary latch release cable handle (1) to the instrument panel knee bolster.

- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Transmission Shift Opening Cover(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Accessory Center Trim Plate Bolt(2)»Install and tighten[8x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Accessory Bezel(1)»Install

- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Radio Control(2)»Install
- Radio Control Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[2x]—Fastener Specifications

- Connect the electrical connectors.
- Instrument Panel Trim Plate(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[7x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover(2)»Install
- Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate(2)»Install
- Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bracket- Left Side and Right Side(2)»Install[2x]
- Instrument Panel Upper Bracket Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[2x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Cluster Control Module(1)»Install

- Instrument Cluster Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[4x]—Fastener Specifications
- Connect the electrical connector (2).

- Instrument Panel Instrument Cluster Hood(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Cover(1)»Install

- Install the instrument panel wiring harness to the position noted in the removal procedure.
- Instrument Panel Stowage Tray(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Tray Bolt(3)»Install and tighten[17x]—Fastener Specifications
- Connect the electrical connector and install the wiring harness retainers as necessary.
- Instrument Panel Bolt Cover(1)»Install[3x]

- Instrument Panel Tray Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[4x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[3x]—Fastener Specifications
- Air Distributor Duct Bolt(2)»Install and tighten[2x]—Fastener Specifications
- Connect the instrument panel wiring clips (3).

- Instrument Panel Extension - Right Side(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[3x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Plate Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[4x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Tie Bar Bracket(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Accessory Bracket Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[3x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Lower Trim Plate Applique Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[6x]—Fastener Specifications

- Connect the electrical connector.
- Accessory Power Receptacle(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Upper Trim Panel Bolt(1)»Install and tighten[5x]—Fastener Specifications

- Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Panel(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover(1)»Install

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Front Side Door Latch Striker- Right Side(1)»Install

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Connect the electrical connector.(1)

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Body Hinge Pillar Garnish Molding- Left Side and Right Side(1)»Install[2x]

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Front Side Door Lock Striker Anchor Plate- Left Side and Right Side(3)»Install
- Front Side Door Latch Striker Bolt- Left Side and Right Side(2)»Install and tighten[4x]—Fastener Specifications
- Front Side Door Latch Striker Reinforcement Bolt- Left Side and Right Side(1)»Install and tighten[4x]—Fastener Specifications

- Connect the electrical connector.
- Forward Collision Alert Display Bezel(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Extension - Left Side(2)»Install
- Instrument Panel Extension Bolt(1)»Install and tighten—Fastener Specifications

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Body Side Front Window Garnish Molding- Left Side and Right Side(3)»Install[2x]
- Center Pillar Upper Garnish Molding Bolt- Left Side and Right Side(2)»Install and tighten[2x]—Fastener Specifications
- Body Side Front Window Garnish Molding Insert- Left Side and Right Side(1)»Install[2x]

Note: Left side shown, right side similar.
- Windshield Garnish Molding Bolt- Left Side and Right Side(1)»Install and tighten[2x]—Fastener Specifications
- Align the retaining clips with the slots in the A pillar and press the windshield garnish molding (2) into place.
- Windshield Garnish Molding- Left Side and Right Side(2)»Install[2x]

- Instrument Panel Center Extension - Left Side(1)»Install

- Instrument Panel Center Extension - Right Side(1)»Install

- Connect the electrical connector (2).
- Sun Load and Ambient Light and Security Indicator Cover(3)»Install