Glove Box Removal/Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 Acura MDX, 2012 Acura MDX, 2011 Acura MDX, and 2010 Acura MDX. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

SRS components are located in this area. Review the SRS component locations COMPONENT LOCATION INDEX ) and the precautions and procedures PRECAUTIONS AND PROCEDURES ) before doing repairs or service.

NOTE: Take care not to scratch the dashboard or the related parts.

Remove the passenger's dashboard undercover (see PASSENGER'S DASHBOARD UNDERCOVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION ).
Open the glove box.
Remove the cap (A), then disconnect the glove box damper (B) from the pivot (C) on the glove box.

Fig 1: Identifying Glove Box Damper, Pivot And Cap
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Close the glove box.
Remove the bolts.

Fig 2: Glove Box And Bolts With Torque Specifications
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While holding the glove box (A), release the glove box stop (B) on each side from the dashboard by pushing them in, then remove the glove box.

Fig 3: Releasing Glove Box Stop On Side From Dashboard
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Remove the bolt, then remove the glove box damper (A).

Fig 4: Glove Box Damper And Bolt With Torque Specifications
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Install the glove box in the reverse order of removal.