GM Service Manual Online
For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2002 🢒 Express 🢒 Restraints 🢒 SIR 🢒 Driver Knee Bolster Panel Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate filler. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Filler Replacement .
  2. Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  3. Remove the instrument panel lower extension upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Trim Plate Replacement .

    4. Object Number: 328120 Size: SH
  4. Remove the bolts at the lower edge of the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel.
  5. Pull on the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel in order to disengage the retainers.
  6. Remove the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel from the vehicle.
  7. Inspect the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel for broken or missing retainers.

    8. Replace the retainers as needed.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 328120 Size: SH
  1. Position the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel to the vehicle.
  2. Align the retainers on the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel with the slots at the top of the knee bolster.
  3. Press on the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel in order to engage the retainers.

    4. Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

  4. Install the bolts that retain the lower edge of the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel to the instrument panel.

    5. Tighten
    Tighten the bolts to 4 N·m (35 lb in).

  5. Install the instrument panel lower extension upper trim panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Extension Trim Plate Replacement .
  6. Install the instrument panel cluster trim plate. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
  7. Install the instrument panel cluster trim plate filler. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Filler Replacement .