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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 (I/P) sound insulator.
4. Remove the lower I/P sound insulator.
5. Remove the park brake release cable from the park brake lever.
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 I/P.
8. Remove the knee bolster trim panel from the vehicle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the knee bolster trim panel to the vehicle.
2. Install the screws that retain the knee bolster trim panel to the I/P.
- 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).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

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 lower I/P sound insulator.
6. Install the left side I/P sound insulator.