Dakota Quad Cab 2WD V8-5.9L VIN Z LDC (2002)
Glove Compartment: Service and Repair
Glove Box Latch Striker Replacement
GLOVE BOX LATCH STRIKER
REMOVAL
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or instrument
panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the airbag system
capacitor to discarge before performing further diagnosis or service. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in accidental airbag
deployment and possible personal injury.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Unlatch and open the glove box.
Fig. 16 Glove Box Latch Striker Remove/Install
3. Remove the two screws that secure the latch striker to the upper glove box opening reinforcement.
4. Remove the latch striker from the upper glove box opening reinforcement.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: On vehicles equipped with airbags, disable the airbag system before attempting any steering wheel, steering column, or
instrument panel component diagnosis or service. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative (ground) cable, then wait two minutes for the
airbag system capacitor to discarge before performing further diagnosis or service. Failure to take the proper precautions could result in
accidental airbag deployment and possible personal injury.
1. Position the latch striker onto the upper glove box opening reinforcement.
2. Install and tighten the two screws that secure the latch striker to the upper glove box opening reinforcement. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (20 in.
lbs.).
3. Close and latch the glove box.
4. Reconnect the battery negative cable.