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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the instrument panel extension. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Replacement .
  2. Remove the driver's knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .
  3. Remove the nuts that retain the knee bolster deflector to the instrument panel carrier.
  4. Remove the bolts that retain the knee bolster deflector to the instrument panel carrier.

  5. Object Number: 482671  Size: SH
  6. Remove the knee bolster deflector from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 482671  Size: SH
  1. Install the knee bolster deflector to the vehicle.
  2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  3. Install the bolts that retain the knee bolster deflector to the instrument panel carrier.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts that retain the knee bolster deflector to the instrument panel carrier 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  5. Install the bolts that retain the knee bolster deflector to the instrument panel carrier.
  6. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts that retain the knee bolster deflector to the instrument panel carrier to 10  N·m (89 lb in).

  7. Install the driver's knee bolster. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Replacement .