Bracket Replacement - Knee Bolster
BRACKET REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTERREMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Remove the left instrument panel insulator.
2. Remove the knee bolster.
3. Remove the fasteners from the knee bolster bracket at the instrument panel (IP).
4. Remove the fasteners from the knee bolster bracket at the steering column support.
5. Remove the knee bolster bracket from the IP.
6. Remove the knee bolster bracket to IP retainer fasteners.
7. Remove the knee bolster bracket from the IP retainer.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the knee bolster bracket to the IP retainer.
2. Install the knee bolster bracket to the IP retainer fasteners.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 9 N.m (80 lb in).
3. Install the knee bolster bracket to the instrument panel.
4. Install the fasteners to the knee bolster bracket at the steering column support.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
5. Install the fasteners to the knee bolster bracket at the IP.
Tighten
Tighten the fasteners to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
6. Install the knee bolster.
7. Install the left instrument panel closeout/insulator panel.