Glove Compartment: Service and Repair

Compartment Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P)

Removal Procedure




1. Open the instrument panel (I/P) passenger compartment door.
2. Disconnect the electrical connector from the I/P compartment lamp switch.
3. Remove the trim plugs from the bottom of the compartment door.
Reach behind the compartment door and push the plugs out. Use a suitable flat bladed tool on the front side to remove the plugs, if necessary.
4. Remove the lower retaining bolts from the I/P compartment.
5. Remove the side and upper retaining screws from the I/P compartment.




6. Slowly pull the I/P compartment just enough to disconnect the wiring harness connector from the inflatable restraint module switch.
7. Remove the I/P compartment.

Installation Procedure




1. Connect the wiring harness connector to the inflatable restraint I/P module switch connector.




2. Install the I/P compartment.
3. Loosely install the screw which retains the side of the I/P compartment, in order to align the nut on the passenger SIR bracket.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

4. Install the upper retaining screw to the I/P compartment.

Tighten the retaining screw to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

5. Install the lower retaining bolts to the I/P compartment.

Tighten the retaining bolts to 12 N.m (106 lb in).




6. Align and hold the I/P compartment to the I/P, then install the side retaining screw to the I/P compartment.

Tighten the retaining screw to 1.9 N.m (17 lb in).

7. Install the trim plugs to the I/P compartment door.
8. Connect the electrical connector to the I/P compartment lamp switch.
9. Close the I/P passenger compartment door.