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Removal Procedure

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  1. Set the park brake.
  2. Block the wheels.
  3. Remove the left-side instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - LEFT .
  4. Remove the lower instrument panel sound insulator. Refer to CLOSEOUT/INSULATOR PANEL REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) LOWER .
  5. Release the park brake release cable from the park brake lever. Refer to PARK BRAKE CABLE -- FRONT in Park Brake.
  6. Remove the screw that retains the courtesy lamp to the knee bolster. Refer to COURTESY LAMP REPLACEMENT -- INSTRUMENT PANEL (LOWER) 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.
    Fig 1: Removing Knee Bolster Trim Panel To Instrument Panel Retaining Screws
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