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Makes 🢒 Generic 🢒 2005 🢒 Unit Repair 🢒 Body 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) left outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the I/P knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  3. Remove the left closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  4. Remove the knee bolster screws.

    5. Object Number: 1207615 Size: SH
  5. Remove the knee bolster.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1207615 Size: SH
  1. Install the knee bolster.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Tighten the knee bolster screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  3. Install the left closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  4. Install the I/P knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement .
  5. Install the I/P left outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .

Object Number: 1563660 Size: MF

Callout

Component Name

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

Fastener Tightening Specifications: Refer to Fastener Tightening Specifications .

Preliminary Procedure

  1. Remove the instrument panel left outer trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the left closeout/insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  3. Remove the data link connector.

1

Screws, Knee Bolster (Qty: 3)

Tighten
2 N·m (18 lb in)

2

Knee Bolster Assembly

3

Retaining Clip, Knee Bolster (Qty: 3)