Glove Box: Assembly
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Dodge Dakota and 2003 Dodge Dakota. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The glove box latch and handle unit of the glove box used in this vehicle is serviced individually. Following are the procedures for assembling this component to the glove box module.
WARNING:
ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, SEAT BELT TENSIONER, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. DISCONNECT AND ISOLATE THE BATTERY NEGATIVE (GROUND) CABLE, THEN WAIT TWO MINUTES FOR THE AIRBAG SYSTEM CAPACITOR TO DISCHARGE BEFORE PERFORMING FURTHER DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. THIS IS THE ONLY SURE WAY TO DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIRBAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.
- Position the glove box latch and handle to the inside of the glove box door.
- Install the two screws that secure the glove box latch and handle to the inside of the glove box door.
- Position the glove box bin to the inside of the glove box door (Figure ).
- Install the nine screws that secure the flanges around the perimeter of the glove box bin to the inside of the glove box door.
- Install the glove box door. (Refer to BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/GLOVE BOX-DOOR-REMOVAL )