Glove Compartment: Service and Repair

Instrument Panel Compartment Replacement

Removal Procedure




1. Remove the right instrument panel (IP) insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement (LH) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Replacement - Left)Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement (RH) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Replacement - Right).
2. Open the instrument panel (IP) compartment.
3. Release the loop of the damper cord (1) from the IP support.
4. Remove the screws from the IP compartment hinge.




5. Press inward on both sides of the IP compartment housing and rotate down and out of the IP.

Installation Procedure




1. Align the instrument panel (IP) compartment housing to the IP.
2. Press inward on both sides of the IP compartment housing and rotate upward and into the IP.
3. Hand tighten the screws to the IP compartment hinge.
4. Align the IP compartment housing to the IP for the proper fit.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Cautions and Notices.

5. Install the screws to the IP compartment hinge.

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




6. Open the IP compartment.
7. Connect the loop of the damper cord (1) to the IP support.
8. Close the IP compartment.
9. Install the right IP insulator. Refer to Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement (LH) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Replacement - Left)Instrument Panel Insulator Replacement (RH) (Instrument Panel (IP) - Insulator Replacement - Right).