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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 GMC_Truck 🢒 2000 🢒 Sonoma Pickup - 4WD 🢒 Body and Accessories 🢒 Instrument Panel, Gauges, 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 sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  4. Remove the center instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Center .
  5. Release the park brake release cable from the park brake lever. Refer to Parking Brake Front Cable 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 instrument panel.
  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: 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.

  2. Install the screws that retain the knee bolster trim panel to the instrument panel.

    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 Front Cable Replacement in Park Brake.
  5. Install the center instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Center .
  6. Install the left-side instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .