Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Chevrolet Corvette. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the console. Refer to CONSOLE REPLACEMENT .
- Remove the IP accessory trim plate. Refer to TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) ACCESSORY .
- Remove the driver knee bolster trim panel. Refer to TRIM PANEL REPLACEMENT - KNEE BOLSTER .
- Remove the IP passenger compartment. Refer to COMPARTMENT REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) .
- Remove the IP upper trim pad. Refer to TRIM PAD REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) UPPER .Fig 1: Removing Bolts Retaining Passenger Knee Bolster Bracket To Instrument Panel Center Support Bracket
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IMPORTANT: The following step must be performed to assure proper trim fits during installation. - Mark the location of the passenger knee bolster bracket. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) DISASSEMBLY PRECAUTIONS .
- Remove the bolts retaining the passenger knee bolster bracket to the IP center support bracket.
- Remove the bolts retaining the passenger knee bolster bracket to the passenger SIR bracket.
- Remove the passenger knee bolster bracket.