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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 Kodiak C-Series (Conventional) C6/C7/C8 🢒 Body 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 823095 Size: SH
  1. Remove the bolts that retain the instrument panel passenger knee bolster to the knee bolster brackets.
  2. Pull on the instrument panel passenger knee bolster in order to disengage the retainers.
  3. Remove the instrument panel passenger knee bolster from the vehicle.
  4. Inspect the instrument panel passenger knee bolster for broken or missing retainers.

    5. Replace the retainers as needed.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 823095 Size: SH
  1. Position the instrument panel passenger knee bolster to the vehicle.
  2. Push on the instrument panel passenger knee bolster in order to engage the retainers.

    3. 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.

  3. Install the bolts that retain the instrument panel knee bolster to the knee bolster brackets.

    4. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).