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Driver Knee Bolster Replacement




Driver Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Tilt the steering column in the upper position.




2. Remove the light switch center.

1. Turn the light switch (1) to the left position and press in, then turn pressed switch to the middle position (3).
2. Remove the light switch center (2).




3. Remove the inner paneling for the driver side knee bolster.

1. Remove the 4 bolts.
2. Disconnect and remove the driver knee bolster from the bracket.

Installation Procedure

1. Install the inner paneling for the driver side knee bolster.

Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

2. Install the driver knee bolster into the lower bracket.

Tighten the 4 bolts to 2.5 Nm (22 lb in).

3. Install the light switch center.

1. Connect and latch the wiring harness plug.
2. Insert the light switch center.
3. Turn the switch to the OFF position.
4. Tilt the steering column downwards.