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Glove Box Replacement

CAUTION:
  • When prying with a flat-tip screwdriver, wrap it with protective tape, and apply protective tape around the related parts, to prevent damage.
  • Put on gloves to protect your hands.
  1. Using a screwdriver or remover, remove the crash pad side cover (A).
    Fig 1: Identifying Crash Pad Side Cover
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  2. Disconnect the guide (B) from the glove box (A).
    Fig 2: Identifying Guide And Glove Box
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  3. Disconnect the lift (A) from the glove box (B).
    Fig 3: Identifying Lift And Glove Box
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  4. Disconnect the pin (A) and then remove the glove box (B).
    Fig 4: Disconnecting Glove Box Pin
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  5. After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the passenger's under cover (A).
    Fig 5: Loosening Passenger's Under Cover Mounting Screws
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  6. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the glove box housing (A).
    Fig 6: Identifying Glove Box Housing And Mounting Screws
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  7. Disconnect the connectors (A).

    [LH] 

    Fig 7: Identifying Glove Box Connectors (LH)
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    [RH] 

    Fig 8: Identifying Glove Box Connectors (RH)
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  8. Installation is the reverse of removal.
    NOTE:
    • Make sure the connectors are connected in properly.
    • Replace any damaged clips.