Glove Compartment Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mazda 6. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

CAUTION:

If the glove compartment is closed without being joined to the stay damper, the stay damper may be damaged. Verify that the stay damper is joined to the glove compartment before closing the glove compartment.

Pull the stay damper in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure, and detach the connecting part between the glove compartment and the stay damper.

Fig 1: Pulling Stay Damper
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Push both ends of the inner-side glove compartment in the direction of the arrow shown in the figure.

Fig 2: Pushing Both Ends Of Inner-Side Glove Compartment
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Lower the glove compartment.

Fig 3: Lowering Glove Compartment
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Detach the hook from the dashboard and remove the glove compartment.
Install in the reverse order of removal.