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Knee Blocker Airbag

REMOVAL
1. Open hood, disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.

WARNING: WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM RESERVE CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE BEGINNING ANY AIRBAG SYSTEM OR COMPONENT SERVICE. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT, PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Steering Column Opening Cover:




2. Remove the steering column opening cover two retaining screws and unsnap cover from instrument panel.

Knee Blocker Airbag Electrical Connector:




3. Disconnect the knee blocker airbag electrical connector.

Knee Blocker Airbag - Remove/Install:




4. Remove five knee blocker airbag retaining bolts from airbag.
5. Remove knee blocker airbag from vehicle.

INSTALLATION
1. Place the knee blocker airbag into position in the instrument panel opening.
2. Connect the one electrical connector.
3. Install the five knee blocker airbag retaining bolts.
4. Position the steering column opening cover over retaining slots and firmly snap into place. Install the two retaining screws.

WARNING: DO NOT CONNECT THE BATTERY NEGATIVE CABLE. PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH MAY RESULT IF THE SYSTEM TEST IS NOT PERFORMED FIRST

5. Verify vehicle and system operation.
6. Close hood.