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Glove Box (With Knee Airbags (Heat Pump)) - Remove and Replace: Remove

  1. Open both front doors
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  2. Lower both front windows
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  3. Move RH front seat backward
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  4. Open hood
    NOTE: Press "Open" button on touchscreen to release latch, Lift lid manually
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  5. Remove rear apron
    NOTE: 12x clips, Only store rear apron visible face upwards
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  6. Power off vehicle from center display
    NOTE: Via Controls > Safety > Power Off, Select Power Off button at warning dialogue box
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  7. Disconnect 12V negative terminal
    NOTE: 1x nut, 10mm, 6 N.m, Ensure vehicle is in park, climate control system is off, and vehicle is not charging before disconnecting 12V
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  8. Disconnect first responder loop
    NOTE: 1x connector, Release locking tab
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  9. Remove LH IP end cap
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  10. Remove LH air wave bezel cap from main decor assembly
    NOTE: 2x clips, Newer vehicles are equipped with solid bezel.
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  11. Remove RH IP end cap
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  12. Remove RH air wave bezel cap from main decor assembly
    NOTE: 2x clips, Newer vehicles are equipped with solid bezel.
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  13. Remove main decor assembly
    NOTE: 15x clips, Entire decor does not need to come off for glove box removal, If you lift RH side of decor then you will have access to 3x torx screws securing top of glove box, Replace securing clips as needed
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  14. Release RH footwell assembly from IP
    NOTE: 4x push clips
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  15. Remove RH footwell assembly
    NOTE: 2x connectors
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  16. Remove bolts securing passenger knee air bag onto vehicle
    NOTE: 4x patch bolts, T30, 8 N.m, Discard after removal, 2x screws, T20, 2 N.m, 1x push clip, Newer vehicles have 4x E10 patch bolts
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  17. Remove passenger knee air bag from vehicle
    NOTE: 1x connector, Release locking tab, Connector release may vary
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  18. Disconnect glove box USB cable from car computer
    NOTE: 1x connector, Depress latch on top of USB cable to release internal latches, then release from car computer
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  19. Remove screws securing glove box assembly to IP carrier
    NOTE: 6x screws, T20, 2.3 N.m
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  20. Remove glove box from IP carrier
    NOTE: 3x clips
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  21. Disconnect glove box assembly connectors
    NOTE: 3x electrical connectors
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