Hombre S Regular Cab 4WD V6-4.3L (1999)
Trim Panel: Service and Repair
Closeout/Insulator Panel Replacement - Left
Removal Procedure
1. Remove the screws that retain the data link connector (DLC) to the instrument panel sound insulator.
2. Feed the DLC through the hole in the sound insulator.
3. Remove the screws that retain the instrument panel sound insulator to the knee bolster and the cowl panel.
4. Remove the nut that retains the instrument panel sound insulator to the accelerator pedal bracket.
5. Remove the instrument panel sound insulator from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure
1. Install the instrument panel sound insulator to the vehicle.
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Note in Service Precautions.
2. Install the nut that retains the instrument panel sound insulator to the accelerator pedal bracket.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 4 N.m (35 lb in).
3. Install the screw that retains the instrument panel sound insulator to the cowl panel.
Tighten
Tighten the nut to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).
4. Install the screw that retains the instrument panel sound insulator to the knee bolster.
Tighten
