GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2004 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 2WD 🢒 Body 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gages, and Console 🢒 Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure

    Object Number: 303362 Size: SH
  1. Set the park brake.
  2. Block the wheels.
  3. Remove the left side instrument panel (I/P) sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  4. Remove the lower I/P sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
  5. Remove the park brake release cable from the park brake lever. Refer to Parking Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement in Park Brake.
  6. Remove the screw that retains the courtesy lamp to the knee bolster. Refer to Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  7. Remove the screws that retain the knee bolster trim panel to the I/P.
  8. Remove the knee bolster trim panel from the vehicle.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 303362 Size: SH
  1. Install the knee bolster trim panel to the vehicle.

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

  2. Install the screws that retain the knee bolster trim panel to the I/P.

    3. Tighten

        • Tighten the TORX® screws to 9 N·m (80 lb in).
        • Tighten the hex head screws to 1.9 N·m (17 lb in).
  3. Install the screw that retains the courtesy lamp to the knee bolster. Refer to Instrument Panel Courtesy Lamp Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
  4. Install the park brake release cable to the park brake lever. Refer to Parking Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement in Park Brake.
  5. Install the lower I/P sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement .
  6. Install the left side I/P sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .