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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2008 🢒 Malibu Classic 🢒 Body Hardware and Trim 🢒 Instrument Panel and Console Trim 🢒 Knee Bolster Replacement

Removal Procedure
  1. Remove the instrument panel (I/P) left outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .
  2. Remove the I/P left trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  3. Remove the left closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  4. Remove the knee bolster screws.

    5. Object Number: 1207615 Size: SH
  5. Remove the knee bolster.

Installation Procedure

    Object Number: 1207615 Size: SH
  1. Install the knee bolster.

    2. Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

  2. Tighten the knee bolster screws.

    3. Tighten
    Tighten the screws to 2.5 N·m (22 lb in).

  3. Install the left closeout panel. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  4. Install the I/P left trim panels. Refer to Instrument Panel Trim Panel Replacement - Left Side .
  5. Install the I/P left outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement .