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Instrument Panel Compartment - Latch Replacement

LATCH REPLACEMENT - INSTRUMENT PANEL (I/P) COMPARTMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Open the instrument panel (I/P) compartment door.
2. Remove the reinforcement cover from the I/P door.




3. Disconnect the anti-rattle device from the door latch mounting point, if equipped.




4. Remove the screws (1) from the I/P compartment door latch (2).
5. Remove the door latch (2) from the I/P compartment door (3).
6. Remove the anti-rattle device from the door latch (2), if equipped.




7. Remove the door latch handle from the I/P compartment door.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the door latch handle to the I/P compartment door.




2. Install the anti-rattle device to the door latch (2), if equipped.
3. Install the door latch (2) to the I/P compartment door (3).
4. Install the I/P compartment door latch screws (1).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the screws to 2.3 N.m (20 lb in).




5. Connect the anti-rattle device to the door latch mounting point, if equipped.
6. Install the inner I/P reinforcement cover to the I/P compartment door.
7. Inspect the I/P compartment door for proper operation.
8. Close the I/P compartment door.