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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2007 🢒 Express - AWD 🢒 Preface 🢒 Cautions and Notices 🢒 Driver Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 859487 Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolts (2) from the lower edge of the instrument panel (I/P) driver knee bolster panel (1).
  2. Pull the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) towards the rear of the vehicle in order to disengage the retainers.
  3. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) from the vehicle.
  4. Inspect the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) for broken or missing retainers.

    5. Replace the retainers as needed.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 859487 Size: SH
  1. Position the I/P driver knee bolster panel to the vehicle.
  2. Align the retainers on the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) with the slots at the top of the knee bolster bracket.
  3. Press towards the front of the vehicle in order to engage the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) retainers.

    4. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  4. Install the knee bolster panel (1) bolts (2).

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 3.5 N·m (31 lb in).