Instrument Panel Compartment Handle Replacement

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the instrument panel (IP) compartment door assembly.
2. Lightly squeeze the edges of the door handle and latch cover to release the retaining tabs, then remove the cover from the inside of the IP compartment door.
3. Remove the screws retaining the IP compartment door latch to the door.
4. Begin to lift the door latch away from the door, slide the latch to the right, then disconnect the latch rod from the door handle.
5. Remove the door latch.
6. Using a flat-bladed tool as an aid if necessary, release and remove the retainer from the IP compartment door handle.
7. Remove the door handle.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. Install the door handle into position in the IP compartment door.
2. Install and fully seat the the retainer to the IP compartment door handle.
3. Connect the door latch rod to the door handle, then lower the door latch into position on the door.
4. Install the IP compartment door latch retaining screws.

Tighten
Tighten the IP compartment door latch retaining screws to 2 N.m (18 lb in).

5. Align the door handle and latch cover to the IP compartment door, then carefully press the cover into place to secure the retaining tabs.
6. Close the IP compartment door assembly.