T-SB-0389-08 December 22, 2008

Tacoma Glove Box Removal and Installation

Service
Category Vehicle Interior

Section Interior Panels/Trim Market USA

Applicability

YEAR(S) MODEL(S) ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

2005 – 2009 Tacoma

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

OP CODE DESCRIPTION TIME OFP T1 T2

N/A Not Applicable to Warranty – – – –

Removal Procedure

1. Disengage the claw and separate the glove Figure 1.

compartment dampener from the glove
compartment door assembly.

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Removal Procedure (Continued)

2. Slightly deform the upper part of the glove Figure 2.

compartment door assembly to release the 2
stoppers and open the glove compartment door
assembly until it becomes horizontal.

1 Stopper

3. Pull the glove compartment door assembly toward Figure 3.

the rear of the vehicle to release the 3 hinges and
remove the glove compartment door assembly.

4. Remove the glove compartment dampener from the instrument panel.

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Installation

1. Pull the bottom of the dampener out until the clip Figure 4.
hole is visible.

1 Protective Tape
2 Stubby flate-blade screwdriver

2. Insert the tip of a Stubby flat-blade screwdriver into the clip hole to prevent the piston of the
dampener from retracting.

NOTE
Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

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3. Attach the dampener to the instrument panel at Figure 5.

the hole labeled “A” as shown in Figure 5.

4. Attach the dampener to the glove compartment door as shown in Figure 5.

NOTE
• Always pull out the plunger and lock it in the extended position before installation

• Do not install the dampener to the instrument panel and then pull out the plunger. This will
cause the pin on the instrument panel to become weak or break

5. Remove the screwdriver from the dampener.

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6. Install the glove compartment door assembly Figure 6.

with 3 hinges, holding it horizontal.

7. Slightly deform the upper part of the glove Figure 7.

compartment door assembly, and install the
glove compartment door assembly.

1 Stopper

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