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.
Removal Procedure
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Pull rearward to clear the tab and remove the instrument panel outer trim cover (1).
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Bolt (1) - Remove [3x]
- WARNING:
When removing, handling or installing this component wear protective gloves. The sharp edges on the component may be very sharp and may cause injury.
Instrument Panel Knee Bolster (1) - Reposition
Open the instrument panel compartment door.
- Disconnect the instrument panel compartment door dampener (2) from the instrument panel compartment door (1).
- Push the sides of the instrument panel compartment door (1) to allow the door to open past the stops.
Unsnap the instrument panel compartment door (1) from the instrument panel assembly.
Instrument Panel Compartment Bolt (1) - Remove [7x]
- Instrument Panel Compartment Door Opening Frame (2) - Remove
Front Floor Console (1) - Remove - Front Floor Console Removal and Installation
Using a flat-bladed plastic trim tool, release the retaining clips.
- Trim Accent Molding (1) - Remove
Heater and Air Conditioning User Interface Control Bolt (1) - Remove [2x]
- Heater and Air Conditioning User Interface Control (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Instrument Panel Lower Trim Panel Bolt (1) - Remove [4x]
- Instrument Panel Lower Center Trim Panel (2) - Remove
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
- NOTE:
Some components not shown for graphic clarity.
Release the retaining tab.
- Ignition and Start Switch (1) - Remove
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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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