Opening the Instrument Panel Compartment Door without Electrical Power (Cadillac)

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure Remove the right instrument panel fuse block access hole cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover Replacement (Cadillac) .
1	Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch NOTE: It is important that the tool used is blunt, such as a 1/4 inch drive socket extension or eraser end of a pencil. Sharper tools, such as a screwdriver, may damage the latch mechanism. Procedure In the event that either the actuator or the glove box button should become inoperative, the compartment door can be opened by inserting a small, blunt ended tool into the access hole to manually release the latch and open the door.

Callout

Component Name

Preliminary Procedure
Remove the right instrument panel fuse block access hole cover. Refer to Instrument Panel Fuse Block Access Hole Cover Replacement (Cadillac) .

Instrument Panel Compartment Door Latch

NOTE:

It is important that the tool used is blunt, such as a 1/4 inch drive socket extension or eraser end of a pencil. Sharper tools, such as a screwdriver, may damage the latch mechanism.

Procedure
In the event that either the actuator or the glove box button should become inoperative, the compartment door can be opened by inserting a small, blunt ended tool into the access hole to manually release the latch and open the door.