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Glove Box Latch Striker Replacement

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

REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Remove the trim strip from the upper glove box opening. Refer to Instrument Panel Glove Box Opening Upper Trim Strip in the Removal and Installation for the procedures.

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. Install the trim strip onto the upper glove box opening. Refer to Instrument Panel Glove Box Opening Upper Trim Strip in the Removal and Installation for the procedures.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.