Grab Handle

WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAG AND SEAT BELTS/AIR BAGS BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE. FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY.

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the glove box from the instrument panel. Service and Repair

Instrument Panel Grab Handle Remove/Install:

3. Reach through and above the glove box opening to access and remove the two nuts that secure the stud on each end of the grab handle to the instrument panel. Discard the used grab handle mounting nuts.
4. Remove the grab handle from the instrument panel.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the grab handle onto the instrument panel.
2. Reach through and above the glove box opening to install and tighten the two nuts that secure the stud on each end of the grab handle to the instrument panel. Tighten the nuts to 5.6 Nm (50 in. lbs.).
3. Install the glove box onto the instrument panel. Service and Repair
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.