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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2005 🢒 SSR 🢒 Engine 🢒 Engine Electrical 🢒 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 PSIR module disable switch. Refer to Inflatable Restraint Instrument Panel Module Disable Switch Replacement in SIR.
  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 in Power Outlets.
    • Remove the instrument panel 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 instrument panel 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 in Power Outlets.
  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 in SIR.

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


    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 .