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Knee Diverter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator.
2. Remove the steering column opening filler.
3. Remove the retaining bolts from the knee bolster at the IP.




4. Remove the retaining bolts from the knee bolster at the steering column support.
5. Remove the knee bolster from the IP.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the knee bolster to the instrument panel (IP).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the bolts to the knee bolster at the steering column support.

Tighten
Tighten the knee bolster bolts at the steering column support to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




3. Install the bolts to the knee bolster at the IP.

Tighten
Tighten the knee bolster bolts at IP to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

4. Install the steering column opening filler.
5. Install the left instrument panel insulator.