Interior - Glove Box Difficult To Open/Will Not Open

11-001

February 4, 2011

Applies To:
2006-08 TSX - ALL

Glove Box Is Difficult to Open or Will Not Open

SYMPTOM

The glove box is difficult to open, or it will not open.

PROBABLE CAUSE

The glove box handle mechanism is fatigued and won't actuate the latch assembly.

CORRECTIVE ACTION

Replace the glove box.

PARTS INFORMATION

Glove Box Assembly:
P/N 77501-SEC-A03ZA (NH-167L Black)
P/N 77501-SEC-AO3ZB (NH-528L Gray)
P/N 77501-SEC-A03ZC (YR-240L Ivory)

WARRANTY CLAIM INFORMATION

The normal warranty applies.

Operation Number: 841150

Flat Rate Time: 0.2 hour

Failed Part: P/N 77501-SEC-AO3ZA

Defect Code: 01101

Symptom Code: 07902

Skill Level: Repair Technician

REPAIR PROCEDURE





1. Detach the hook from the glove box damper, and remove the glove box stop on each side.





2. Disconnect the trunk lid opener main switch connector, and detach the harness clip.





3. While holding the glove box, remove the screws, then remove the glove box.





4. Insert the key into the lock cylinder. Lift the glove box handle, and use a hook-shaped tool to pull one end of the retainer out of its slot.





5. Remove the glove box lock cylinder and the retainer.





6. Reinstall the retainer into the new glove box. Push the lock cylinder into place securely until the retainer snaps into place.

7. Install the new glove box, then reconnect the trunk lid opener main switch connector and the harness clip.

8. Reinstall the glove box stop on each side, then reattach the damper hook.





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