Glove Compartment Lock: Service and Repair

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. Open the glove box.

Glove Box Latch Striker Remove/Install:

3. Remove the two screws that secure the latch striker to the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement.
4. Remove the latch striker from the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the latch striker onto the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement.
2. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the latch striker to the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. Close the glove box.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.