Express 3/4 Ton Van V8-4.8L VIN V (2003)
Access Cover: Service and Repair
Engine Cover Replacement
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the front passenger seat. Refer to Seat Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Seat Replacement) in Seats
2. Remove the instrument panel lower extension, if equipped. Refer toInstrument Panel (I/P) Extension Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Interior
Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument Panel (I/P) Extension Replacement) in Instrument Panel, Gages and
Console.
3. Remove the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument
Panel/Service and Repair/Knee Bolster Replacement - Left) .
4. Remove the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard /
Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Knee Bolster Replacement - Right) .
5. Release the engine cover retainers (1, 3).
6. Remove the engine cover from the vehicle (2).
Installation Procedure
Important: Ensure that the engine cover sealing strip is properly seated between the engine cover and the vehicle.
1. Install the engine cover to the vehicle (2).
2. Install the engine cover retainers (1, 3).
3. Install the left knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Left (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument
Panel/Service and Repair/Knee Bolster Replacement - Left) .
4. Install the right knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement - Right (See: Body and Frame/Interior Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument
Panel/Service and Repair/Knee Bolster Replacement - Right) .
5. Install the instrument panel lower extension, if equipped. Refer toInstrument Panel (I/P) Extension Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Interior
Moulding / Trim/Dashboard / Instrument Panel/Service and Repair/Instrument Panel (I/P) Extension Replacement) .
6. Install the front passenger seat. Refer to Seat Replacement (See: Body and Frame/Seats/Service and Repair/Seat Replacement) in Seats