Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement

Removal Procedure

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement — figure 1

1. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) » Remove

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement — figure 2

2. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
3. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) » Remove

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement — figure 3

4. Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
5. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) » Remove

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement — figure 4

6. Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) » Remove [2x]
7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
8. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) » Remove

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement — figure 5

9. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) » Remove
10. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
11. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) » Remove

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement — figure 6

12. Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) » Release
13. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) » Remove [2x]
14. Disconnect the electrical connector for the front floor courtesy lamp.

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement — figure 7

Note

You may have to push down on the lower steering column closeout to clear the instrument panel cluster trim plate.

15. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) » Remove

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement — figure 8

16. Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Retainer (1) » Remove [2x]

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement — figure 9

17. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) » Remove

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement — figure 10

18. Instrument Panel Carrier Bolt (1) » Remove [3x]

Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector Replacement — figure 11

Note

Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

19. Instrument Panel Driver Knee Bolster Brace Bolt (1) » Remove [4x]

Note

Reposition the instrument panel carrier to access the instrument panel knee bolster deflector.

20. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector (2) » Remove Installation Procedure

Note

Some components not shown for graphic clarity.

1. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Deflector (2) » Install

Caution

Refer to Fastener Caution.

2. Instrument Panel Driver Knee Bolster Brace Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [4x] — Fastener Specifications

3. Instrument Panel Carrier Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [3x] — Fastener Specifications

Note

Route the hood release cable to its proper position

4. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Insulator (1) » Install

5. Instrument Panel Lower Insulator Retainer (1) » Install [2x]

6. Connect the electrical connector for the front floor courtesy lamp.

7. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) » Install

8. Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (2) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

9. Hood Primary Latch Release Cable Handle (1) » Install

10. Connect the electrical connectors.

11. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate (2) » Install

12. Instrument Panel Switch Trim Plate Bolt (1) » Install and tighten — Fastener Specifications

13. Connect the electrical connectors.

14. Instrument Panel Trim Pad (2) » Install

15. Instrument Panel Trim Pad Bolt (1) » Install and tighten [2x] — Fastener Specifications

16. Instrument Panel Trim Plate Applique (1) » Install

17. Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover (1) » Install

18. Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Outer Filler (1) » Install