Knee Bolster Panel Replacement - Driver

Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Set the park brake.
2. Block the wheels.
3. Remove the left-side instrument panel sound insulator.
4. Remove the center instrument panel sound insulator.
5. Release the park brake release cable from the park brake lever. Refer to Parking Brake Front Cable Replacement in Park Brake.
6. Remove the screw that retains the courtesy lamp to the knee bolster.
7. Remove the screws that retain the knee bolster trim panel to the instrument panel.
8. Remove the knee bolster trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure




1. Install the knee bolster trim panel to the vehicle.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

2. Install the screws that retain the knee bolster trim panel to the instrument panel.

* Tighten the TORX(R) screws to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
* Tighten the hex head screws to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

3. Install the screw that retains the courtesy lamp to the knee bolster.
4. Install the park brake release cable to the park brake lever.
5. Install the center instrument panel sound insulator.
6. Install the left-side instrument panel sound insulator.