Knee Bolster Replacement

Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure
Caution: Refer to SIR Handling Caution in Cautions and Notices.

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 trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (Knee Bolster Panel Replacement - Driver).
3. Remove the data link connector (DLC) from the knee bolster. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement.




4. Remove the 4 fasteners (2) that secure the knee bolster bracket to the lower IP.
5. Remove the knee bolster bracket (3).



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

1. Align the knee bolster bracket (3) to the lower IP, then install the knee bolster fasteners (2).

Tighten the fasteners (2) to 9 N.m (80 lb in).

2. Install the DLC to the knee bolster. Refer to Data Link Connector Replacement.
3. Install the knee bolster trim panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement (Knee Bolster Panel Replacement - Driver).
4. Install the left 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)).