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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Pontiac 🢒 2008 🢒 G8 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  2. Remove the Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .

    3. Object Number: 1995413 Size: SH

    Important: When removing the knee bolster, care must be taken not to scratch the steering column cover. This can be achieved by slightly bending the knee bolster to avoid contact with the steering column.

  3. Grasp the knee bolster assembly (1) and carefully pull downward to disengage the retaining clips.

    4. Object Number: 1962684 Size: SH
  4. Disconnect the headlamp switch (1) electrical connecter (3) from headlamp switch.
  5. Remove the knee bolster (2).

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1962684 Size: SH
  1. Connect the headlamp switch (1) electrical connector (3).
  2. Align the knee bolster (2) with the I/P pad.

    3. Object Number: 1995413 Size: SH
  3. Install the knee bolster (1) to the I/P by engaging the retaining clips.
  4. Install the Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  5. Install the insulator panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  6. Ensure all clips are located correctly.