Remove Glovebox

hiker_jon

hiker_jon

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Has anyone done this? I would like to get at the accessory outlet wires in the back of the glovebox.

The repair manual is pretty terse. It mainly shows drawings, some of which I cannot tell where they refer to. The glovebox aka "LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY" is number 25 in the instrument panel removal instructions. There is no clue if any or all of the previous 24 steps are required.

25. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 screws (B) and 2 bolts (C).
(b) Detach the 10 clips and guide.
(c) Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel.

The three screws are easy. To see the 2 bolts I think you have to perform previous steps, but I don't know which.

In my 3rd gen you only had to remove a few screws. Such is progress.
 
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hiker_jon said:
Has anyone done this? I would like to get at the accessory outlet wires in the back of the glovebox.

The repair manual is pretty terse. It mainly shows drawings, some of which I cannot tell where they refer to. The glovebox aka "LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY" is number 25 in the instrument panel removal instructions. There is no clue if any or all of the previous 24 steps are required.

25. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT PANEL SUB-ASSEMBLY

(a) Remove the 3 screws (B) and 2 bolts (C).
(b) Detach the 10 clips and guide.
(c) Disconnect each connector and remove the lower instrument panel.

The three screws are easy. To see the 2 bolts I think you have to perform previous steps, but I don't know which.

In my 3rd gen you only had to remove a few screws. Such is progress.
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I use the HTML version of the manual provided by nashman, which allows you to click on the blue "info" boxes to see which steps are needed before proceeding. From that, it looks like you need to pull all the trim pieces from the floor up to the airbag before you can get to the glovebox assembly.

1. DISCONNECT CABLE FROM NEGATIVE BATTERY TERMINAL
CAUTION:
Wait at least 90 seconds after disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) battery terminal to disable the SRS system.
NOTICE:
When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected.
2. REMOVE DOOR SCUFF PLATE ASSEMBLY RH
3. REMOVE COWL SIDE TRIM BOARD RH
4. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT CLUSTER FINISH PANEL GARNISH
5. REMOVE NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL UNDER COVER SUB-ASSEMBLY
6. REMOVE FRONT NO. 2 CONSOLE BOX INSERT
7. REMOVE LOWER INSTRUMENT COVER LH
8. REMOVE LOWER NO. 2 INSTRUMENT PANEL AIRBAG ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the 3 bolts.(b) Detach the 8 claws and remove the instrument panel airbag.
(c) Disconnect the connector.
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When ever you are using any set of instructions you should always follow each step given to you. Even if you do not think the step is necessary its better to be safe then sorry. For as I noticed the previous posted added in disconnecting the neg terminal and before doing so waiting for 90 secs. The only reason why you need to wait to disconnect the terminal is because of the alarm system. Since you will be basically having to remove this temporarily.
 
I know this thread has been dead for a long time now, but I am very interested in getting behind the glove box as well because after installing my TRD intake, I've got a very loud resonance/vibration/rattle behind the glovebox/dash area whenever the car nears redline. I figure it's probably a wire bundle vibrating against something, or maybe a loose bolt, but getting to it sounds awfully involved, and the part that says "When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected" sounds a little scary. Has anyone else had this particular issue and found a fix that's less involved than this? Thoughts? Thanks in advance!
 
AVGuy said:
I know this thread has been dead for a long time now, but I am very interested in getting behind the glove box as well because after installing my TRD intake, I've got a very loud resonance/vibration/rattle behind the glovebox/dash area whenever the car nears redline. I figure it's probably a wire bundle vibrating against something, or maybe a loose bolt, but getting to it sounds awfully involved, and the part that says "When disconnecting the cable, some systems need to be initialized after the cable is reconnected" sounds a little scary. Has anyone else had this particular issue and found a fix that's less involved than this? Thoughts? Thanks in advance!
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Not sure what year you have, but it is more time consuming than difficult to remove the glove box.

(air bag meaning the lower air bag below the glovebox)
On the 2011, you remove the door sill trim then the kick panel trim.
You will see a bolt below the air bag on the passenger wall that needs to be removed.

On the console side there is a small vertical panel below/left of the air bag that needs to be removed. Then a small rubberish piece to the left side of the air bag that also needs to be removed. They both just pop out.
You will then see another bolt that needs to be removed.
Then you carefully pop out the airbag. You don't need to disconnect it, but be very careful as the wires are very thin.
You will then see 2 (maybe 3) bolts securing the lower part of the glovebox. remove those.
Open the glovebox and locate 3 small covers at the top, (appx 1"x1") pop those off and you will see 3 screws that need to be removed.
You can then pop out the glovebox. There may be wiring that you will need to disconnect so watch for that.
 
tigger said:
Not sure what year you have, but it is more time consuming than difficult to remove the glove box.

(air bag meaning the lower air bag below the glovebox)
On the 2011, you remove the door sill trim then the kick panel trim.
You will see a bolt below the air bag on the passenger wall that needs to be removed.

On the console side there is a small vertical panel below/left of the air bag that needs to be removed. Then a small rubberish piece to the left side of the air bag that also needs to be removed. They both just pop out.
You will then see another bolt that needs to be removed.
Then you carefully pop out the airbag. You don't need to disconnect it, but be very careful as the wires are very thin.
You will then see 2 (maybe 3) bolts securing the lower part of the glovebox. remove those.
Open the glovebox and locate 3 small covers at the top, (appx 1"x1") pop those off and you will see 3 screws that need to be removed.
You can then pop out the glovebox. There may be wiring that you will need to disconnect so watch for that.
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Thanks for the help. Unfortunately, after getting everything pulled out, I quickly realized how few places could even be patched with dynomat, due to the abundance of awkwardly shaped plastic pieces. At this point, I'm at a loss for what to do...
 
There is a write up with pictures on here with instructions on how to remove the glove box. The guy changed the trim so it may be titled something like that. I just removed mine, it was a ***** at first but then I had my AH HA moment and it popped right out. The hardest part is removing the knee airbag trim piece. Once the knee bag is out there are two bolts on the left side and one bolt on the right that need to be removed. After those bolts there are the three screw bolts behind the plastic covers inside the glove box. Once those 6 bolts are out the entire glove box assembly can be snapped out.
 
bjohnston115 said:
There is a write up with pictures on here with instructions on how to remove the glove box. The guy changed the trim so it may be titled something like that. I just removed mine, it was a ***** at first but then I had my AH HA moment and it popped right out. The hardest part is removing the knee airbag trim piece. Once the knee bag is out there are two bolts on the left side and one bolt on the right that need to be removed. After those bolts there are the three screw bolts behind the plastic covers inside the glove box. Once those 6 bolts are out the entire glove box assembly can be snapped out.
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Once you got everything out, did you actually disconnect the wiring harnesses for the airbag, security system, etc., or did you just move them aside? I read something above about those systems needing to be reinitialized afterwards (I assume by a dealer with Toyota software?), so I was a little wary about disconnecting them, but it sure would be easier to do what I'm trying to do with them out of the way. I might pull everything back out again (as much of a PITA as that is) to redo a few things...
 
AVGuy said:
Once you got everything out, did you actually disconnect the wiring harnesses for the airbag, security system, etc., or did you just move them aside? I read something above about those systems needing to be reinitialized afterwards (I assume by a dealer with Toyota software?), so I was a little wary about disconnecting them, but it sure would be easier to do what I'm trying to do with them out of the way. I might pull everything back out again (as much of a PITA as that is) to redo a few things...
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Sorry I wasn't clear. The knee airbag does not actually need to be removed. It just need to be manipulated out of the way a bit. It is never actually taken out and no wires are unplugged. It is unscrewed then held out of the way so the glovebox can squeak out. Once the glovebox is out you can unplug the light, power socket, and audio jack.
 
bjohnston115 said:
Sorry I wasn't clear. The knee airbag does not actually need to be removed. It just need to be manipulated out of the way a bit. It is never actually taken out and no wires are unplugged. It is unscrewed then held out of the way so the glovebox can squeak out. Once the glovebox is out you can unplug the light, power socket, and audio jack.
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Ah, thanks for clarifying. So, the only things in the glovebox that need to be disconnected are light, power socket, and audio jack? I thought I read somewhere that the security system cable is in there as well, which is why the instructions call for disconnecting the battery before the procedure - any idea what that's about?
 
AVGuy said:
Ah, thanks for clarifying. So, the only things in the glovebox that need to be disconnected are light, power socket, and audio jack? I thought I read somewhere that the security system cable is in there as well, which is why the instructions call for disconnecting the battery before the procedure - any idea what that's about?
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I have a 2011 trail and there was no security wire to remove so I cannot confirm. As far as disconnecting the battery, it is always best practice to do so with electrical work. The procedure write up probably says disconnect the battery because you will be in close proximity with the airbag. I didn't disconnect the battery when I did it but that doesn't necessarily mean I did the right thing.
 
bjohnston115 said:
I have a 2011 trail and there was no security wire to remove so I cannot confirm. As far as disconnecting the battery, it is always best practice to do so with electrical work. The procedure write up probably says disconnect the battery because you will be in close proximity with the airbag. I didn't disconnect the battery when I did it but that doesn't necessarily mean I did the right thing.
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Gotcha. Thanks again for the help!
 
AVGuy said:
Once you got everything out, did you actually disconnect the wiring harnesses for the airbag, security system, etc., or did you just move them aside? I read something above about those systems needing to be reinitialized afterwards (I assume by a dealer with Toyota software?), so I was a little wary about disconnecting them, but it sure would be easier to do what I'm trying to do with them out of the way. I might pull everything back out again (as much of a PITA as that is) to redo a few things...
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What they are talking about is if you unplug the air bag sensor for the passenger seat while the battery is connected. If you don't do that correctly, you have to reset the weight for the seat.

I disconnected the battery and unplugged and removed the air bags on both lower sides of the dash as well as removed both seats. I made sure everything was properly reconnected before connecting the battery back up. Did not have to reset anything.
 
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