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Knee Diverter: Service and Repair

KNEE BOLSTER REINFORCEMENT REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Disconnect the battery negative cable.
2. Disable the SIR system.
3. Remove the instrument panel (I/P).
4. Remove the from the I/P driver knee bolster reinforcement bolts.
5. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster reinforcement.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the I/P driver knee bolster reinforcement.
2. Install the I/P driver knee bolster reinforcement bolts in the sequence shown.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 10 N.m (89 lb in).

3. Install the I/P.
4. Enable the SIR system.
5. Connect the battery negative cable.