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Glovebox removal question
« on: June 01, 2010, 12:09:51 pm »
Has anyone ever attempted replacing a glovebox?, or is there a how to anywhere
thanks in advance   :smiley:

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Re: Glovebox removal question
« Reply #1 on: June 01, 2010, 12:12:19 pm »
I could do with this info as well as i've got the panel that surrounds the glovebox to replace - so i can get rid of the factory car cradle thing and not leave a big hole in the dash
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Re: Glovebox removal question
« Reply #2 on: June 01, 2010, 12:15:03 pm »
Pop out the few bits of trim around the glovebox, there should then be about 7 torx screws holding it in place, whip them out and it should pull out. There will be a couple of wire connections, one for the lighting, airbag and a small piece of pipework for the glovebox A/C that need disconnecting.

The re-build is exactly the opposite.

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Re: Glovebox removal question
« Reply #3 on: June 01, 2010, 04:04:39 pm »
As Snapey said but with a picture from Elsawin

Removal
–   Switch off ignition.
–   Remove side dash panel cover on front passenger side → Chapter.
–   Release sill panel moulding from body, in area of transition to lower A-pillar moulding:
t   Two-door → Chapter
t   Four-door → Chapter
–   Remove A-pillar lower trim on front passenger side → Chapter.
–   Remove centre cover → Chapter.
       
–   Remove the seven bolts -1-, -2- and -3- (1.5 Nm). 
–   Slide glove compartment outwards onto limit stop -arrow A-.
–   Detach glove compartment -arrow B- from dash panel.
–   Disconnect wiring harness from light and contact switch.
–   If vehicle is equipped with front passenger airbag disabling, disconnect wiring harness from key switch.
–   If vehicle is equipped with glove compartment cooling, disconnect air conditioning duct from glove compartment.
–   If vehicle is equipped with a footwell light, disconnect wiring harness from light


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Re: Glovebox removal question
« Reply #4 on: March 30, 2012, 10:05:10 am »
trying to use this pic as a guide, i cant seem to find the last screw, the left 'number 3'

i think it maybe above the gear stick but cant remove the trim  :sad1:

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Re: Glovebox removal question
« Reply #5 on: March 30, 2012, 10:33:25 am »
You have to prise off a plastic cover to see it, easy once you see it

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Re: Glovebox removal question
« Reply #6 on: March 30, 2012, 11:10:59 am »
You have to prise off a plastic cover to see it, easy once you see it

popped off cheers.

got the whole glove box out and found the culprit... a small while cog had come off its runner. sorted now and working smooooth again..

only trouble is re fitting the whole thing  aarrrrgggghhhh!!
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