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

  1. Remove and secure the customer's belongings from the glove box, if needed.
  2. Remove the 2nd row lower seat cushion. See SEAT CUSHION - LOWER - 2ND ROW (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  3. Remove the rear underhood apron. See UNDERHOOD APRON - REAR (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  4. Disconnect 12V power. See 12V/LV POWER (DISCONNECT AND CONNECT) .
  5. Remove the LH and RH instrument panel end caps. See END CAP - INSTRUMENT PANEL - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  6. Remove the RH middle A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - MIDDLE - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  7. Remove the RH lower A-pillar trim. See TRIM - A-PILLAR - LOWER - LH (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  8. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See COVER - FOOTWELL - PASSENGER (LHD) (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  9. Remove the front passenger knee airbag. See AIRBAG - KNEE - FRONT PASSENGER (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  10. Remove the main instrument panel decor trim. See DECOR TRIM - INSTRUMENT PANEL - MAIN (REMOVE AND REPLACE) .
  11. Remove the screws (x6) that attach the glove box to the IP carrier.
    NOTE: Use of the following tools is recommended:
    • Torx T20 socket
    • 1/4 in std ratchet
    • 1/4 in torque wrench (installation only)
    • 4 in extension
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  12. Release the clips that attach the glove box to the IP carrier.
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  13. Disconnect the electrical harness from 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.
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  14. Remove the glove box from the vehicle.
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