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

  1. Bring the glove box into the vehicle, and then connect the electrical harness to the glove box solenoid connector, the damper connector, and the puddle light connector.
    NOTE: 2 of the electrical connectors are accessed from the bottom of the instrument panel.
    NOTE: Route the puddle lamp electrical harness as illustrated.
    NOTE: Glove box harness connectors
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    NOTE: Puddle lamp harness routing
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  2. Make sure that the glove box damper pin is fully seated.
    CAUTION: Do not bump the glove box damper when installing the glove box.
  3. Fasten the clips that attach the glove box to the IP carrier.
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  4. Install the screws (x6) that attach the glove box to the IP carrier.

    2.3 N.m (1.7 ft-lbs) 

    Tip: Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:

    • Torx T20 socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    • 4 in extension
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  5. Install the main instrument panel decor trim. See DECOR TRIM - INSTRUMENT PANEL - MAIN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Install the front passenger knee airbag. See AIRBAG - KNEE - FRONT PASSENGER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Install the passenger footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - PASSENGER (LHD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  8. Install the RH lower A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - LOWER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Install the RH middle A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  10. Install the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  11. Connect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  12. Install the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  13. Install the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  14. Verify that the glove box door opens normally through the touchscreen.
  15. Return the customer's belongings in the glove box, if needed.