Glove Box: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 Subaru Forester. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Refer to "Security and Locks" section for key cylinder replacement. < Ref. to GLOVE BOX LID , REPLACEMENT, Key Lock Cylinders. >

Disconnect the ground cable from battery.
Remove the glove box damper.

Fig 1: Glove Box Damper
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Remove the stoppers and pull the glove box lid assembly forward to remove.

Fig 2: Locating Glove Box Lid Assembly Stoppers
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Remove the clips, and remove the glove box lower cover.

Fig 3: Glove Box Lower Cover And Clips
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Remove the instrument panel lower. < Ref. to INSTRUMENT PANEL LOWER , REMOVAL, Center Console. >