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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 1999 🢒 S10 - Electric 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, and Console 🢒 Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Set the parking brake.
  2. Block the wheels.

    3. Caution: Unless directed otherwise, the ignition and start switch must be in the OFF or LOCK position, and all electrical loads must be OFF before servicing any electrical component. Disconnect the negative battery cable to prevent an electrical spark should a tool or equipment come in contact with an exposed electrical terminal. Failure to follow these precautions may result in personal injury and/or damage to the vehicle or its components.

  3. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  4. Remove the parking brake release cable from the parking brake lever.
  5. Remove the left side and the center instrument panel sound insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side and Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Center .
  6. Remove the screw that retains the courtesy lamp to the knee bolster.

    7. Object Number: 303362 Size: SH
  7. Remove the screws that retain the knee bolster to the instrument panel.
  8. Remove the lighter outlet electrical connector.
  9. Remove the knee bolster from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure
  1. Install the lighter outlet electrical connector.

    2. Object Number: 303362 Size: SH
  2. Install the knee bolster to the vehicle.

    3. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  3. Install the screws that retain the knee bolster to the instrument panel.

    4. Tighten

        • Tighten the Torx® head screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
        • Tighten the hex head screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).
  4. Install the courtesy lamp and the screws that retains the courtesy lamp to the knee bolster.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screw to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).

  5. Install the left side and the center instrument panel sound insulators. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side and Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Center .
  6. Install the parking brake release cable into the parking brake lever.
  7. Connect the negative battery cable.