Tacoma 2WD V6-4.0L (1GR-FE) (2006)
Glove Compartment: Customer Interest
Interior - Glove Box Falls Open After Cabin Filter R & R
T-SB-0389-08
December 22, 2008
Tacoma Glove Box Removal and Installation
Service Category
Vehicle Interior
Section
Interior Panels/Trim
Market
USA
Applicability
Introduction
Some customers may complain that the glove box may fall down after servicing the HVAC air cabin filter. The instrument panel pin can become
damaged during the removal/installation process creating a condition where the damper does not seat properly. The following service procedure has been
provided for successful removal/installation of the glove box.
Warranty Information
Removal Procedure
1.
Disengage the claw and separate the glove compartment dampener from the glove compartment door assembly.
2.
Slightly deform the upper part of the glove compartment door assembly to release the 2 stoppers and open the glove compartment door assembly
until it becomes horizontal.