Knee Bolster Panel Replacement - Driver

Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate filler. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Filler Replacement.
2. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement. Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Trim Plate Bezel Replacement
3. Remove the instrument panel lower extension upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Trim Plate Replacement. Instrument Panel (IP) Extension Trim Plate




4. Remove the bolts at the lower edge of the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel.
5. Pull on the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel in order to disengage the retainers.
6. Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel from the vehicle.
7. Inspect the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel for broken or missing retainers.
Replace the retainers as needed.



Installation Procedure





1. Position the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel to the vehicle.
2. Align the retainers on the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel with the slots at the top of the knee bolster.
3. Press on the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel in order to engage the retainers.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

4. Install the bolts that retain the lower edge of the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel to the instrument panel.

Tighten the bolts to 4 N.m (35 lb in).

5. Install the instrument panel lower extension upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Trim Plate Replacement. Instrument Panel (IP) Extension Trim Plate
6. Install the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement. Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) - Trim Plate Bezel Replacement
7. Install the instrument panel cluster trim plate filler.