For 1990-2009 cars only
This component (1) is a one-piece, die-cast magnesium instrument panel support. It functions as a structural cross-vehicle beam, air-bag support, instrument panel carrier, steering column mounting bracket, and consolidates as many as thirty different steel and plastic components.
| • | The magnesium beam is designed to deform and absorb energy generated by a severe impact. Under no circumstance is the magnesium beam to be repaired in any way. If any of the following conditions are present after a collision, the magnesium beam MUST BE REPLACED: |
| If gaps between the dash trim panels are greater than the build objectives (1) |
| • | If both air bags are deployed |
| • | If the steering column is collapsed, or the steering wheel requires replacement |
| • | If there is damage to the lower instrument panel, the knee bolster, or the knee bolster brackets |
Reference Number | Description |
|---|---|
1 | Driver-side knee bolster |
2 | I/P Panel Assembly lower extension/ upper trim |
3 | Passenger-side knee bolster |
4 | Gap to be 4 mm x 2.5 mm and parellel w/in .5 mm |
5 | Gap to be 2 mm x 1 mm and parellel w/in .5 mm |
6 | Passenger air bag module door |
7 | No gap between passenger knee bolster and air bag module |
8 | 3 mm x 1 mm parallel between passenger knee bolster and air bag module |
