Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement

2013 Suzuki SX4 Crossover, Automatic CVT TransSECTION Driver Knee Bolster Reinforcement Replacement
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Suzuki XL7. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Fig 1: Identifying Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Reinforcement & Bolts
G04845163Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
DRIVER KNEE BOLSTER REFERENCE TABLE

Callout Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 
Remove the Instrument Panel Knee Bolster. Refer to KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT .
1 Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Reinforcement Bolts (Qty 4)
CAUTION: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE .

Tightening torque 
9 N.m (80 lb in) 
2 Instrument Panel Knee Bolster Reinforcement
RENDER: 1.0x

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