Today I removed the knee bolster from my '05 Limited Coupe. I decided to try a new (?) method after giving the recommended method(s) some thought.

Rather than remove the lower panel to which the bolster is attached, I decided I would simply cut off the front of it thus exposing the connectors and cutting them off as well. The total time couldn't have been more than 20 minutes what with taking my time, selecting various tools (hacksaw blade, channel lock pliers, needle nose pliers, air tool with cutting disc, etc), and trying to get it right the first time.

So, I first cut the front off, then removed the styrofoam with help from a chisel and then peeled the bolster off to reveal the connecting points and then cutting these with various tools.

The results were just fine. Would recommend this method for those who like the destructo-method of car work.