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Removal Procedure

    Caution: This vehicle is equipped with a Supplemental Inflatable Restraint (SIR) System. Failure to follow the correct procedure could cause the following conditions:

       • Air bag deployment
       • Personal injury
       • Unnecessary SIR system repairs
    In order to avoid the above conditions, observe the following guidelines:
       • Refer to SIR Component Views in order to determine if you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring.
       • If you are performing service on or near the SIR components or the SIR wiring, disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System.

  1. Disable the SIR system. Refer to Disabling the SIR System in SIR.
  2. Open the instrument panel storage compartment door.

  3. Object Number: 310652  Size: LH
  4. Remove the 4 fasteners (2,7) that retain the instrument panel storage compartment assembly (8) to the instrument panel.
  5. Remove the 2 fasteners from inside the instrument panel storage compartment.
  6. Partially remove the instrument panel storage compartment assembly (8).
  7. Disconnect the electrical connectors.
  8. Remove the instrument panel storage compartment.

Installation Procedure


    Object Number: 310652  Size: LH
  1. Partially install the instrument panel storage compartment.
  2. Connect the electrical connectors.
  3. Install the instrument panel storage compartment assembly (8).
  4. Install the 4 fasteners (2,7) in order to retain the instrument panel storage compartment to the instrument panel.
  5. Install the 2 fasteners to the inside of the instrument panel storage compartment.
  6. Close the instrument panel storage compartment door.
  7. Enable the SIR system. Refer to Enabling the SIR System in SIR.