Sunglass Compartment

To check function of sunglass compartment door, push upward until door stops, then release. The door should swing open at a slow, uniform speed. Close door by swinging it upward until it stops, then release. The door should latch and remain closed.

Failure of the sunglass compartment door system to open or close as described is the result of damage to, or misalignment of the latch system. Latch spring misalignment is corrected by repositioning spring. Damaged latch springs or cams must be replaced using procedures within this group.

Normally, the sunglass compartment will swing down at a slow, uniform speed after the latch is released. This action is the result of the viscous damping device. If this device fails, and the door falls open upon release, use the following procedures to service it.

DOOR ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Open sunglass compartment door.

Increase Gap Between Compartment Wall And Door:

2. Increase gap between compartment wall and door by inserting a trim stick into gap and twisting slightly.
3. Disengage one side of compartment as soon as gap is large enough.
4. Tip compartment out of opening and disengage opposite side.
5. Remove compartment and torsion spring from console.
6. Remove torsion spring from compartment.

Installation
1. Install torsion spring on door.
2. Insert pin with spring into hole inside of compartment.
3. Position spring.

Increase Gap Between Compartment Wall And Door:

4. Increase gap between compartment wall and door by inserting a trim stick into gap and twisting slightly.
5. Insert remaining pin into hole on inside of compartment.
6. Close door.

LATCH ASSEMBLY
Removal
1. Remove sunglass compartment from console.
2. Remove console from vehicle roof.
3. Remove latch pin "E" clip from top side of console.
4. Remove latch pin, latch cam, and latch spring from inside of sunglass compartment.
5. Replace damaged or worn parts.

Installation
1. Install latch pin, latch cam, and latch spring.
2. Place latch spring into proper position and install E-clip on latch pin.
3. Install console.
4. Install sunglass compartment.

VISCOUS DAMPING UNIT
Removal
1. Remove sunglass compartment from console.
2. Remove console from vehicle roof.

Remove Damper Unit Screws:

3. Remove two damper to console screws from top side of console.

Remove Damper Unit:

4. Remove damper unit.
5. Reverse this procedure to install.