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For 1990-2009 cars only

Removal Procedure

  1. Remove the instrument panel steering column opening filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .
  2. Remove bolts/screws from the Data Link Connector.
  3. Remove the hood release lever. Refer to Hood Release Lever Replacement .
  4. Remove SIR connector clip.

  5. Object Number: 182702  Size: SH
  6. Remove the bolts/screws from the knee bolster bracket.

  7. Object Number: 182689  Size: SH
  8. Remove the instrument panel knee bolster bracket from the instrument panel.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 182689  Size: SH
  1. Install the instrument panel knee bolster bracket to the instrument panel.

  2. Object Number: 182702  Size: SH
  3. Install the bolts/screws to the instrument panel knee bolster bracket.
  4. Tighten
    Tighten the instrument panel knee bolster bracket bolts/screws to 6 N·m(53 lb in).

  5. Install SIR connector clip.
  6. Install bolts/screws from the Data Link Connector.
  7. Install the hood release lever. Refer to Hood Release Lever Replacement .
  8. Install the instrument panel steering column opening filler. Refer to Steering Column Opening Filler Replacement .