Savana 2500 2WD V8-5.3L VIN T (2004)
Knee Diverter: Service and Repair
Knee Bolster Replacement - Left
KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT - LEFT
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
CAUTION: Refer to SIR Caution in Service Precautions.
1. Disable the SIR. Refer to SIR Disabling and Enabling Zone 3 in Restraint Systems.
2. Remove the bolts (2) from the lower edge of the instrument panel (I/P) driver knee bolster panel (1).
3. Pull the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) towards the rear of the vehicle in order to disengage the retainers.
4. Remove the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) from the vehicle.
5. Inspect the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) for broken or missing retainers. Replace the retainers as needed.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Position the I/P driver knee bolster panel to the vehicle.
2. Align the retainers on the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) with the slots at the top of the knee bolster bracket.
3. Press towards the front of the vehicle in order to engage the I/P driver knee bolster panel (1) retainers.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
4. Install the knee bolster panel (1) bolts (2).
Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 3.5 N.m (31 lb in).
