Removal Procedure
- Remove the instrument panel passenger side knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right .
- Remove the passenger supplemental inflatable restraint (SIR). Refer to REMOVAL & INSTALLATION (PASSENGER-SIDE) .
- Remove the bolts that retain the inflatable restraint filler panel to the instrument panel, if not equipped with passenger SIR.
- Remove the inflatable restraint filler panel from the instrument panel.
- Press the release buttons on the instrument panel assist handle retainers (2).
Pull the assist handle (1) from the instrument panel.
- Remove the assist handle from the vehicle.