Dakota 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2000)
Glove Compartment: Service and Repair
Glove Box Latch Striker Replacement
WARNING: ON VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AIR-BAGS, REFER TO AIRBAGS AND SEAT BELTS/AIRBAGS BEFORE
ATTEMPTING ANY STEERING WHEEL, STEERING COLUMN, OR INSTRUMENT PANEL COMPONENT DIAGNOSIS OR SERVICE.
FAILURE TO TAKE THE PROPER PRECAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN ACCIDENTAL AIR-BAG DEPLOYMENT AND POSSIBLE
PERSONAL INJURY.
REMOVAL
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Open the glove box.
Glove Box Latch Striker Remove/Install
3. Remove the two screws that secure the latch striker to the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement.
4. Remove the latch striker from the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the latch striker onto the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement.
2. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the latch striker to the instrument panel glove box opening upper reinforcement. Tighten the screws
to 2.2 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
3. C1ose the glove box.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
