Knee Bolster Replacement - Right

Knee Bolster Replacement - Right

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Left (Removal and Replacement) .




2. Remove the HVAC control knobs.
3. Remove the right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Right (Removal and Replacement) .
4. Remove the I/P compartment door. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (Removal and Replacement) .
5. Remove the ashtray door. Refer to Ashtray Replacement (Service and Repair) .




6. Remove the 3 upper retaining fasteners.
7. Remove the 2 left retaining fasteners.




8. Disconnect the PSIR module disable switch. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel (I/P) Module Disable Switch Replacement in SIR.
9. Disconnect the I/P compartment light electrical connector (1).




10. Disconnect the electrical connector to the bed cover (2).
11. Disconnect the power point receptacle electrical connectors (1).
12. If equipped, disconnect the cigar lighter in-line connector.
13. Remove the right side knee bolster from the vehicle.
14. If replacing the knee bolster, remove the following components and retain for transfer:

* Remove the left and right side power point sockets from the knee bolster. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing or 12 Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement in Power Outlets.
* Remove the instrument panel compartment door switch and light assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Replacement .




Installation Procedure

1. If replacing the knee bolster, Install the following components that were retained for transfer:

* Install the instrument panel compartment door switch and light assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment Lamp Replacement .
* Install the left and right power point sockets. Refer to Cigar Lighter Housing or 12 Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement in Power Outlets.

2. If equipped, connect the cigar lighter in-line connector.




3. Connect the power point receptacle electrical connectors (1).
4. Connect the electrical connector to the bed cover (2).




5. Connect the I/P compartment light electrical connector (1).
6. Connect the PSIR module disable switch. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel (I/P) Module Disable Switch Replacement in SIR.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

7. Install the 3 upper retaining fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

8. Install the 2 left retaining fasteners.

Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N.m (22 lb in).

9. Install the ashtray door. Refer to Ashtray Replacement (Service and Repair) .
10. Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Storage Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) (Removal and Replacement) .
11. Install the right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Right (Removal and Replacement) .




12. Install the HVAC control knobs.
13. Install the left I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel (I/P) Trim Panel Replacement - Left (Removal and Replacement) .