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Dash Panel - Glove Box with USB Assembly - Remove And Replace: Remove

  1. Disconnect the LV battery power. See LV BATTERY - LI-LON - DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  2. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See DASH PANEL - PASSENGER FOOTWELL COVER ASSEMBLY - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  3. For NA vehicles only:  Remove the front passenger knee airbag. See FRONT AIR BAGS - KNEE AIR BAG, RH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  4. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See DASH PANEL - END CAP, LH - REMOVE AND REPLACE .
  5. Release the tree clips (x2) that attach the passenger footwell duct to the instrument panel.
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  6. Disconnect the glove box USB connector from the car computer.
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  7. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the glove box to the instrument panel carrier.

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

    • Torx T20 socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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  8. Release the clips (x10), locator pins (x3) and datum that attach the glove box to the instrument panel carrier.
    NOTE: Be careful not to damage the 2 electromagnetic switches on the both sides of the glove box.
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  9. Disconnect the electrical connectors (x2) from the glove box.
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  10. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the glove box USB cable to the glove box.

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

    • Torx T25 socket
    • 2 in extension
    • Cordless Ratchet/Impact Driver
    • Flex head ratchet/flex head torque wrench
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