Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement

Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) trim pad.
2. Outboard bolster only. Reposition the I/P accessory wiring junction block. Refer to Junction Block Replacement - Accessory Wiring.
3. Outboard bolster only. Disconnect the wiring harness retainers (1, 2) from the I/P passenger knee bolster.




4. Remove the I/P passenger knee bolster bolts. Inboard shown, outboard similar.
5. Remove the I/P passenger knee bolster.

Installation Procedure




1. Align the I/P passenger knee bolster the I/P carrier (cross car beam).
Inboard bolster shown, outboard bolster similar.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice.

2. Start the bolts by hand to avoid cross threading. Install the I/P passenger knee bolster bolts.

Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).




3. Outboard bolster only. Connect the wiring harness retainers (1, 2) to the I/P passenger knee bolster.
4. Outboard bolster only. Install the I/P accessory wiring junction block. Refer to Junction Block Replacement - Accessory Wiring.
5. Install the I/P trim pad.