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Trim Panel Replacement - Knee Bolster

TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Set the park brake.
2. Block the wheels.
3. Remove the left-side instrument panel sound insulator.
4. Remove the lower instrument panel sound insulator.
5. Release the park brake release cable from the park brake lever. Refer to Park Brake Cable Replacement - Front 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.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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

Tighten
- 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).

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