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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Express 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Driver Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .

    2. Object Number: 328117 Size: SH
  2. Remove the screws that retain the relay center bracket to the instrument panel driver knee bolster inner and outer brackets.
  3. Remove the relay center bracket from the instrument panel driver knee bolster inner and outer brackets.
  4. Remove the nuts that retain the instrument panel driver knee bolster deflector assembly and the driver knee bolster inner and outer brackets to the instrument panel carrier.
  5. Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster deflector assembly and the driver knee bolster inner and outer brackets from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 328117 Size: SH
  1. Position the instrument panel driver knee bolster deflector assembly and the driver knee bolster inner and outer brackets to the vehicle.

    2. 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.

  2. Install the nuts that retain the instrument panel driver knee bolster deflector assembly and the driver knee bolster inner and outer brackets to the instrument panel carrier.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the nuts to 10 N·m (89 lb in).

  3. Install the relay center bracket to the knee bolster brackets.
  4. Install the screws that retain the relay center bracket to the instrument panel driver knee bolster inner and outer brackets.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2 N·m (18 lb in).

  5. Install the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel. Refer to Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement .