Glove Box, Instrument Panel: Removal
- Insert the key, unlock the latch and leave the key in the cylinder.
- Gently pull on latch handle to expose the inside back of the latch and release pin.
- Using a small punch or equivalent, push the release tab upward.
- Turn the cylinder to the left (counter clockwise). Remove the punch tool and then continue to turn the key to the left until it reaches its full travel and comes to a stop.
- Pull the lock cylinder out of the latch.
- Separate the glove box damper (2) from the clove box by sliding the clip towards the rear of the vehicle to release it from the bin.NOTE:
A small prybar may be used to separate the tabs from the glove box housing.
- Open the glove box and carefully squeeze the inboard open stop tab (3) inward and separate the tab from the glove box housing.
- Squeeze the outboard open stop tab (4) inward and separate the tab from the glove box housing and allow the glove box to rotate toward the carpet.
- Rotate the box down and release the door hinges (1) at the bottom and remove the glove box.
- Using trim stick or equivalent, remove the passenger side end cap (1).
- Remove the instrument panel center bezel. Refer to BEZEL, INSTRUMENT PANEL, CENTER, REMOVAL .CAUTION:
DO NOT pry against the face of the radio, or passenger side/ignition switch bezel applique surfaces. Only pry on the OUTER perimeter of the bezel.
- Remove the screw under the instrument panel center bezel, attaching the passenger side applique to the instrument panel cover.
- Using the appropriate tool, remove the passenger side applique (1).
- Using (special tool #C-4755, Trim Stick) or equivalent, release the two rear retaining clips (2).
- Pull backwards on the owners guide shelf (3) and release the shelf legs from the glove box surround (1) and remove the shelf (3).
- Remove the four lower glove box housing screws.
- Remove the glove box surround (2) from the instrument panel opening (1).