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Instrument Panel Compartment - Door Replacement




Door Replacement - Instrument Panel (I/P) Compartment

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the compartment fasteners.
2. Open the compartment door.
3. Remove the compartment door from the instrument panel (I/P).




4. Remove the compartment door fasteners. Separate the inner from the outer panel.




5. Remove the latch from the handle connector rod and remove the latch assembly.

Installation Procedure




1. If the glove compartment door cover is being replaced, remove the spring clip and transfer the handle assembly to the new cover.





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

2. Install the latch with the latch fasteners.

Tighten the latch fasteners to 2 Nm (18 lb in).

3. Install the connector rod.




4. Install the inner cover to the outer cover.

Tighten the fasteners to 2 Nm (18 lb in).




5. Hold the hinge in the open position.
6. Guide the swing arm (1) into the opening. Close the compartment door.
7. Install the middle fastener.
8. Install the remaining 2 fasteners.
9. Verify the operation of the compartment door.