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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: Crash Pad Side Cover (RH)
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  2. Disconnect the guide (B) from the glove box (A).
    Fig 2: Glove Box & Guide
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  3. Disconnect the lift (A) from the glove box (B).
    Fig 3: Lift & Glove Box
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  4. Disconnect the pin (A) and then remove the glove box (B).
    Fig 4: Removing Glove Box Pin
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  5. After loosening the mounting screw, then remove the passenger's under cover (A).
    Fig 5: Passenger's Under Cover
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  6. After loosening the mounting screws, then remove the glove box housing (A).
    Fig 6: Glove Box Housing & Mounting Screws
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  7. Disconnect the connectors (A).

    (LH) 

    Fig 7: Glove Box Connectors (LH)
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    (RH) 

    Fig 8: 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.