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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 SSR 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Passenger Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the left instrument panel (I/P) trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .

    2. Object Number: 1332528 Size: SH
  2. Remove the HVAC control knobs.
  3. Remove the right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .
  4. Remove the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  5. Remove the ashtray door. Refer to Ashtray Replacement .

    6. Object Number: 1386182 Size: SH
  6. Remove the 3 upper retaining fasteners.
  7. Remove the 2 left retaining fasteners.

    8. Object Number: 1332677 Size: SH
  8. Disconnect the passenger supplemental inflatable restraint (PSIR) module disable switch. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Disable Switch Replacement .
  9. Disconnect the I/P compartment light electrical connector (1).

    10. Object Number: 1332533 Size: SH
  10. Disconnect the electrical connector to the bed cover (2).
  11. Disconnect the power point receptacle electrical connectors (1).
  12. If equipped, disconnect the cigar lighter in-line connector.
  13. Remove the right side knee bolster from the vehicle.
  14. If replacing the knee bolster, remove the following components and retain for transfer:
    15. • Remove the left and right side power point sockets from the knee bolster. Refer to Cigar Lighter Receptacle or 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement .
    • Remove the I/P compartment door switch and light assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Replacement .

Installation Procedure
  1. If replacing the knee bolster, install the following components that were retained for transfer:
    2. • Install the I/P compartment door switch and light assembly. Refer to Instrument Panel Compartment Lamp Replacement .
    • Install the left and right power point sockets. Refer to Cigar Lighter Receptacle or 12-Volt Accessory Power Receptacle Replacement .
  2. If equipped, connect the cigar lighter in-line connector.

    3. Object Number: 1332533 Size: SH
  3. Connect the power point receptacle electrical connectors (1).
  4. Connect the electrical connector to the bed cover (2).

    5. Object Number: 1332677 Size: SH
  5. Connect the I/P compartment light electrical connector (1).
  6. Connect the PSIR module disable switch. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Disable Switch Replacement .

    7. 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.


    Object Number: 1386182 Size: SH
  7. Install the 3 upper retaining fasteners.

    8. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  8. Install the 2 left retaining fasteners.

    9. Tighten
    Tighten the fasteners to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  9. Install the ashtray door. Refer to Ashtray Replacement .
  10. Install the I/P compartment door. Refer to Instrument Panel Storage Compartment Replacement .
  11. Install the right I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Right Side .

    12. Object Number: 1332528 Size: SH
  12. Install the HVAC control knobs.
  13. Install the left I/P trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .