Glove Compartment Lid Dampening Mechanism, Removing And Installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Releasing Glove Compartment Lamp Switch

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-- Switch the ignition off and remove the ignition key.

-- Remove the front passenger side instrument panel side cover. Refer to INSTRUMENT PANEL SIDE COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove and install the right instrument panel fuse panel. Refer to RELAY CARRIERS, FUSE PANELS AND E-BOXES .

-- Disconnect the connector -3-.

-- Remove the hinge pins -1-.

-- Release the lid dampening mechanism -2- counter-clockwise -arrow- and remove it.