Removal and Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Lincoln LS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Disconnect the battery ground cable.
Remove the two pin-type retainers and the instrument panel insulator.
- Disconnect the courtesy lamp.
Fig 1: Removing Instrument Panel Insulator Pin-Type Retainers
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Remove the screw and the floor heat duct.

Fig 2: Removing Floor Hear Duct
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From under the instrument panel, release the assist cable from the glove compartment door arm.

Fig 3: Releasing Glove Compartment Assist Cable
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Open the glove compartment.
Remove the instrument panel finish panel.

Fig 4: Removing Instrument Panel Finish Panel
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Pull up on the glove compartment door arms and lower the glove compartment door.
Remove the assist cable bracket screws.

Fig 5: Removing Assist Cable Bracket Screws
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Remove the screws and the glove compartment bin.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Fig 6: Removing Glove Compartment Bin
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Remove the bolts and the glove compartment door.
- Disconnect the electrical connector.
Fig 7: Removing Glove Compartment Door
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To install, reverse the removal procedure.