Knee Bolster Panel Replacement - Driver

Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

Important: The knee bolster trim panel must be replaced, not repaired, if there is any visible damage.







1. Remove the driver's side sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (LHD) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (LHD))Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (RHD) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (RHD)) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (LHD) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (LHD))Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (RHD) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (RHD)).
2. Remove the knee bolster fasteners (2).
3. Remove the knee bolster trim panel (1) by grasping the bolster at the top and the bottom. Pull the bolster downward in order to disengage the snap clips at the rear of the trim plate.



Installation Procedure





1. Align the knee bolster trim panel (1) retainers with the lower IP.
2. Push the panel upward firmly in order to snap the bolster into the retainer bracket.
3. Install the knee bolster fasteners (2).
4. Install the driver's side sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (LHD) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (LHD))Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (RHD) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side (RHD)) or Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (LHD) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (LHD))Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (RHD) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Panel Replacement - Right Side (RHD)).