Knee bolster

Replacing knee bolster 

Open the glove compartment.

Fig 1: Identifying Glove Compartment Screws

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Slide the two hooks on each side past the tabs.

Remove the gas strut by pulling it straight out.

Fig 2: Identifying Glove Compartment Lid Screws

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Remove: 

• the eight screws. Separate the glove compartment lid
• a spring washer
• the knee bolster.

Fig 3: Identifying Spring Washer And Knee Bolster

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Installation 

Install: 

In reverse order.