Knee Bolster Replacement - Left

Knee Bolster Replacement - Left

Removal Procedure

Caution: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.




2. Remove the bolts (2) from the lower edge of the instrument panel (I/P) driver knee bolster panel (1).
3. Pull the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) towards the rear of the vehicle in order to disengage the retainers.
4. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) from the vehicle.
5. Inspect the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) for broken or missing retainers.
Replace the retainers as needed.

Installation Procedure




1. Position the I/P driver knee bolster panel to the vehicle.
2. Align the retainers on the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) with the slots at the top of the knee bolster bracket.
3. Press towards the front of the vehicle in order to engage the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) retainers.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the knee bolster panel (1) bolts (2).

Tighten the bolts to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).

5. Enable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.