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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Astro - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Driver Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the screws that retain the bolster to the instrument panel.
  2. Pull back on the bolster in order to release the two retainers and remove the bolster.

    3. Object Number: 317084 Size: SH
  3. Remove the parking brake release lever from the knee bolster.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 317084 Size: SH
  1. Install the parking brake release lever to the knee bolster.
  2. Install the knee bolster:
    3. 2.1. Align the retainers.
    2.2. Press the panel into place.

    Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

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

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the knee bolster screws to 8 N·m (71 lb in).