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Glove Box Latch Striker: Removal

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIRBAGS, DISABLE THE AIRBAG SYSTEM BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, 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.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel. (Refer to GLOVE BOX - REMOVAL  ).
  3. Remove the two screws that secure the latch striker to the upper glove box opening reinforcement (Fig 1 ).
    Fig 1: Removing/Installing Glove Box Latch Striker
    G02712369Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  4. Remove the latch striker from the upper glove box opening reinforcement.