Service Procedure

1. Remove the driver-side knee blocker assembly (Figure 1). To do this, insert a trim stick approximately one inch up behind the lower edge of the knee blocker and then pry the lower edge of the knee blocker rearward to release the lower clips. Next, disengage the upper clips and then remove the knee blocker assembly.





2. Remove the four (4) torx head screws that attach the knee blocker backing plate to the trim panel (Figure 2).

3. Remove and discard the knee blocker backing plate.

4. Install the new knee blocker backing plate onto the trim panel. Tighten the attaching screws to 60 in-lbs (7 N.m).





5. Locate the flat areas of the instrument panel support just inboard of the upper knee blocker clips. Mark a center point on the left and right sides of the instrument panel support 14.8-mm (9/16") up from the bottom edge (Figure 3). Mark the left side 27.6-mm (1-1/16") from the inner edge of the flat area. Mark the right side 42.4-mm (1-11/16") from the inner edge of the flat area.

6. Inspect the area behind the instrument panel supports to ensure that there are no electrical harnesses near the area. Reposition the harness(s) if necessary.

7. Drill 1/8" pilot holes at the two locations marked in Step 5.

8. Using a 5/8" (16 mm) drill bit, enlarge the two holes in the instrument panel support.

9. Inspect the knee blocker retaining clips and replace any damaged clips if necessary.

> Upper Clips -- P/N 05083126AA

> Lower Clips - P/N 05083125AA

10. Insert the knee blocker wire hooks through the holes that were drilled in Step 8 and then install the knee blocker assembly by aligning the retaining clips. Seat the two lower clips first and then seat the upper clips. Make sure that all four retaining clips are fully seated.