Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the left instrument panel side trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement.

2. Remove the left instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.

3. Remove the left instrument panel trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.

4. Remove the center instrument panel trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Center Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Center.




5. Remove the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel knee bolster to the instrument carrier.




6. Remove the bolt (1) securing the instrument panel knee bolster to the instrument carrier.




7. Remove the bolts (1) securing the data link connector (2) to the instrument panel knee bolster and the knee bolster to the instrument panel carrier support bracket.




8. Press in on the sides of the door to release the instrument panel compartment door stops.

9. Swing the door (1) down to access the fasteners inside the compartment.




10. Remove the bolts (1) securing the bottom of the instrument panel knee bolster to the instrument carrier.




11. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster (1) secured by retainers to the instrument carrier.

12. Disconnect the electrical connections.

Installation Procedure

1. When replacing the instrument panel knee bolster, transfer all necessary components.

2. Connect the electrical connections.




3. Install the instrument panel knee bolster (1) to the instrument carrier.





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

4. Install the bolts (1) securing the bottom of the instrument panel knee bolster to the instrument carrier.




5. Return the instrument panel compartment door stops (1) to there original position.




6. Install the bolts (1) securing the data link connector (2) to the instrument panel knee bolster and the knee bolster to the instrument panel carrier support bracket.




7. Install the bolt (1) securing the instrument panel knee bolster to the instrument carrier.




8. Install the bolts (1) securing the instrument panel knee bolster to the instrument carrier.

9. Install the center instrument panel trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Center Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Center.

10. Install the left instrument panel trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side.

11. Install the left instrument panel insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side.

12. Install the left instrument panel side trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement Instrument Panel Side Trim Panel Replacement.