Interior - Glove Box Falls Open After Filter Replace
T-SB-0389-08December 22, 2008
Tacoma Glove Box Removal and Installation
Service Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Interior Panels/Trim
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some customers may complain that the glove box may fall down after servicing the HVAC air cabin filter. The instrument panel pin can become damaged during the removal/installation process creating a condition where the damper does not seat properly. The following service procedure has been provided for successful removal/installation of the glove box.
Warranty Information
Removal Procedure
1. Disengage the claw and separate the glove compartment dampener from the glove compartment door assembly.
2. Slightly deform the upper part of the glove compartment door assembly to release the 2 stoppers and open the glove compartment door assembly until it becomes horizontal.
3. Pull the glove compartment door assembly toward the rear of the vehicle to release the 3 hinges and remove the glove compartment door assembly.
4. Remove the glove compartment dampener from the instrument panel.
Installation
1. Pull the bottom of the dampener out until the clip hole is visible.
2. Insert the tip of a Stubby flat-blade screwdriver into the clip hole to prevent the piston of the dampener from retracting.
NOTE
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.
3. Attach the dampener to the instrument panel at the hole labeled "A" as shown in Figure 5.
4. Attach the dampener to the glove compartment door as shown in Figure 5.
^ Always pull out the plunger and lock it in the extended position before installation
^ Do not install the dampener to the instrument panel and then pull out the plunger. This will cause the pin on the instrument panel to become weak or break
5. Remove the screwdriver from the dampener.
6. Install the glove compartment door assembly with 3 hinges holding it horizontal.
7. Slightly deform the upper part of the glove compartment door assembly and install the glove compartment door assembly.