Safety Warning

DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.

2001 Chevrolet Chevy Express G2500, Van Passenger Extended, 5.0 MFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Knee Bolster Trim Panel: Installation

Position the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel to the vehicle. See Fig 1 . Align the retainers on the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel with the slots at the top of the knee bolster. Press on the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel in order to engage the retainers.
Install the bolts that retain the lower edge of the instrument panel driver knee bolster panel to the instrument panel. Tighten the bolts to 35 INCH lbs. (4 N.m). Install the instrument panel lower extension trim plate. See INSTRUMENT PANEL EXTENSION TRIM PLATE .
Install the instrument panel cluster trim plate. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER BEZEL TRIM PLATE . Install the instrument panel cluster lower filler panel. See INSTRUMENT PANEL CLUSTER LOWER FILLER PANEL .

Fig 1: Removing & Installing Knee Bolster Assembly

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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