Glove Box: Removal

NOTE: Refer to "Security and Locks" information for key cylinder replacement. Ref. to SECURITY AND LOCKS>Key Lock Cylinders>REPLACEMENT>GLOVE BOX LID .

Disconnect the ground cable from battery. Ref. to NOTE>NOTE>BATTERY .
NOTE: For model with battery sensor, disconnect the ground terminal from battery sensor.
Remove the pocket assembly.
1. Attach the protective tape (a) to the panel center LWR.
2. Remove the damper complete - pocket.
3. Release the stoppers and remove the pocket assembly by pulling it toward you.
Fig 1: Attaching Protective Tape To (LWR) Panel Center
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Remove the back panel - pocket.
1. Remove the clips, and remove the cover - instrument panel side RH.
  NOTE: Remove the cover - instrument panel side RH by using a plastic remover.
2. Release the clips, and remove the ornament - panel assembly passenger.
  
  Fig 2: Removing Clips And Ornament - Panel Assembly Passenger
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  NOTE: To facilitate the removal, push the clip of the ornament - panel assembly passenger from the backside.
3. Release the clips, and remove the glove box under cover.
  
  Fig 3: Locating Clips And Glove Box Under Cover
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4. Remove the glove box light LED, and disconnect the connector.
5. Remove the screws, claws and harness clamp, then remove the back panel - pocket.

Fig 4: Locating Screws, Claws And Harness Clamp

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