2026-08-09

Glove Box (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 14051002 0.48 NOTE: Unless otherwise explicitly stated in the procedure, the correction code and its associated FRT reflect all of the work required to perform this procedure, including the linked procedures. Do not stack correction codes unless explicitly told to do so. NOTE: See Flat Rate Times to learn more about FRTs and how they are created. NOTE: See Personal Protection to make sure proper PPE is worn when performing the below procedure.

  • 2026-08-06: Added cross reference to Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace) procedure and added "Where fitted" to avoid confusion.

Remove

  1. Open the RH front door and lower the RH front window.
  2. Move the front passenger forward.
  3. Remove the RH mid A-pillar trim. See Trim - A-Pillar - Middle - LH (Remove and Replace).
  4. Remove the RH instrument panel end cap. See End Cap - Instrument Panel - LH (Remove and Replace).
  5. Use the vehicle touchscreen to open the glove box.
  6. Remove the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).
  7. Disconnect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  8. Remove the RH instrument panel middle trim. See Trim - Middle - Instrument Panel - RH (Remove and Replace).
  9. Remove the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  10. Where fitted:Remove the front passenger knee airbag. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  11. Remove the screws (x5) that attach the glove box to the vehicle, and then release the glove box from the instrument panel.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    CAUTION
    Do not pull the glove box assembly too far away from the instrument panel as there are connectors still connected.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 socket
  12. Disconnect the glove box electrical connectors (x3).
  13. Remove the screws (x2) and release the clip that attach the USB outlet to the glove box assembly, and then remove the outlet from the glove box assembly.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 socket
  14. Remove the glove box assembly from the vehicle.
  15. Remove the screws (x4) that attach the inboard and outboard shape memory alloy (SMA) locator plates to the glove box assembly, and then remove the plates from the assembly.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 socket
  16. Remove the screws (x2) that attach the glove box shape memory alloy (SMA) latch to the glove box assembly, and then release the SMA from the assembly.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 socket
  17. Route the glove box shape memory alloy (SMA) latch manual release cable out of the glove box housing, release the harness from the mounting points (x2), and then lift the SMA assembly out of the glove box.

Install

  1. Route the glove box shape memory alloy (SMA) latch manual release cable into glove box housing, secure the harness into the mounting points (x2), and then insert the SMA assembly arms into the glove box door.
  2. Position the glove box shape memory alloy (SMA) latch assembly into the glove box assembly, and then install the screws (x2) that attach the SMA to the glove box assembly.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 socket
  3. Position the inboard and outboard shape memory alloy (SMA) locator plates to the glove box assembly, and then install the screws (x4) that attach the plates to the assembly.
    2 Nm (1.5 lbs-ft)
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 socket
  4. Position the USB outlet into the glove box, and then install the screws (x2) and secure the clip that attaches the outlet to the glove box.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Note
    Make sure the USB socket is flush in the glove box.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 socket
  5. Connect the glove box electrical connectors (x3).
  6. Position the glove box into the instrument panel, and then install the screws (x5) that attach the glove box to the instrument panel.
    3 Nm (2.2 lbs-ft)
    Note
    Install the screws at the top of the glove box first, and then close the lid to install the bottom screws. Use the manual release to open glove box if needed.
    Tip
    Use of the following tool(s) is recommended:
    • T20 socket
  7. Where fitted: Install the front passenger knee airbag. See Knee Airbag - Front Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  8. Install the passenger footwell cover. See Cover - Footwell - Passenger (Remove and Replace).
  9. Install the RH instrument panel middle trim. See Trim - Middle - Instrument Panel - RH (Remove and Replace).
  10. Connect LV power. See LV Power (Disconnect and Connect).
  11. Install the rear underhood apron. See Underhood Apron - Rear (Remove and Replace).