GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Cadillac 🢒 2009 🢒 XLR 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the fuel door and the rear compartment lid release switch.
    2. 1.1. Pry carefully at the lower edge of the switch to release the locking tab.
    1.2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the switch.

    Object Number: 1224656 Size: SH
  2. Remove the lower retaining screws from the driver knee bolster trim panel.
  3. Grasp the trim panel at the side edges.
  4. Pull firmly rearward to release the locking tabs.
  5. Remove the trim panel.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1224656 Size: SH
  1. Insert the electrical connector for the fuel door and the rear compartment lid release switch through the opening in the trim panel.
  2. Install the driver knee bolster trim panel.

    3. Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution in the Preface section.

  3. Install the remaining driver knee bolster trim panel retaining screw and tighten to 1.8 N·m (16 lb in).
  4. Install the fuel door and the rear compartment lid release switch.
    5. 4.1. Connect the electrical connector to the switch.
    4.2. Align the switch, then push to secure the switch.