Glove Compartment Lid Emergency Release, Operating

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

• Hex Ball Socket :T10058 
  Fig 1: Identifying Hex Ball Socket

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Procedure 

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

-- Insert the Hex Ball Socket :T10058  (or another suitable 130 mm long tool) through the opening -arrow- on the front passenger side of the instrument panel.

-- Open glove compartment cover -1- by pressing down locking pin -2-.