Vertical installation of display modules in vehicles

A vehicle comprising:

• a crossbeam extending along a width of the vehicle;
• an instrument panel supported by the crossbeam and including an opening defining an insertion axis extending in generally parallel relation to a length of the vehicle, wherein the length of the vehicle extends between a front end of the vehicle and a rear end of the vehicle;
• support brackets connected to the crossbeam;
• a display module positioned within the opening in the instrument panel and including display brackets directly connected to the support brackets by mechanical fasteners extending in generally orthogonal relation to the insertion axis defined by the opening in the instrument panel;
• and
• a cover plate removably connected to the instrument panel to facilitate access to the display brackets with an installation tool during connection of the display brackets to the support brackets.

A method of assembling a vehicle, the method comprising:

• installing a duct assembly in an instrument panel of the vehicle;
• inserting a display module into the instrument panel along an insertion axis extending in generally parallel relation to a length of the vehicle, wherein the length of the vehicle extends between a front end of the vehicle and a rear end of the vehicle;
• positioning first brackets on the display module adjacent to second brackets connected to a crossbeam extending along a width of the vehicle;
• inserting an installation tool into an access channel defined between the duct assembly and the instrument panel;
• and
• using the installation tool to directly connect the first brackets and the second brackets via mechanical fasteners such that the mechanical fasteners extend in generally orthogonal relation to the insertion axis of the display module.