Chevrolet Silverado / GMC Sierra. Service manual — part 2398

Fig. 5: View Of Knee Bolster Assembly & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedures

1. Remove the left instrument panel outer trim cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Outer

Trim Cover Replacement (without RPO SLT) or Instrument Panel Outer Trim
Cover Replacement (with RPO SLT).

2. Remove the park brake release handle. Refer to Parking Brake Release Handle

Assembly Replacement .

1

Knee Bolster Assembly Screws (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Knee Bolster Assembly

3

Retainer Clips (Qty: 4)

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

KNEE BOLSTER REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT RPO SLT)

Fig. 6: View Of Knee Bolster Assembly & Components
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the park brake release handle assembly from the knee bolster. Refer to Parking
Brake Release Handle Assembly Replacement .

1

Instrument Panel Left Outer Trim Cover
Refer to Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (without RPO
SLT) or Instrument Panel Outer Trim Cover Replacement (with RPO
SLT).

2

Knee Bolster Screw (Qty: 2)

Tighten: 2 N.m (18 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

Knee Bolster Assembly
Tip:

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVER KNEE BOLSTER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT (WITH RPO
SLT)

Fig. 7: View Of Knee Bolster Deflector & Nuts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

3

1. Disconnect the electrical connectors.

2. If replacing the knee bolster assembly, transfer all necessary components.

4

Retainer Clip (Qty: 3)

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the knee bolster. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (with RPO SLT) or Knee
Bolster Replacement (without RPO SLT).

1

Knee Bolster Deflector Nuts (Qty: 4)

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado

INSTRUMENT PANEL DRIVER KNEE BOLSTER DEFLECTOR REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT RPO
RPO SLT)

Fig. 8: View Of Knee Bolster Deflector & Nuts
Courtesy of GENERAL MOTORS CORP.

INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM PLATE REPLACEMENT (WITHOUT RPO SLT)

2

Knee Bolster Deflector

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure:
Remove the knee bolster assembly. Refer to Knee Bolster Replacement (with RPO SLT)
or Knee Bolster Replacement (without RPO SLT).

1

Knee Bolster Deflector Nut (Qty: 4)

Tighten: 9 N.m (80 lb in)

NOTE:

Refer to Fastener Notice .

2

Knee Bolster Deflector

2008 Chevrolet Silverado 1500

2008 ACCESSORIES & EQUIPMENT Instrument Panel and Console Trim - Cab & Chassis Sierra, Cab & Chassis

Silverado, Sierra & Silverado