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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 04:06 PM
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Question How do I replace the handle on the glove box?

The handle to the glove box on my 02 cab has snapped - I got a new one, but I'm not sure how to get the back of the glove box door off. There are a number of what look like plastic rivets or screw covers visible, but gentle prying doesn't seem to loosen them. I'm guessing that "all" I need to do is get these off and I'll be able to get to the back of the old handle, then it's just a matter of undoing two screws.

Does anyone have access to a manual, or have done this already? Is removing the "rivets" the right approach, and I'm just not applying enough force, or is there some other approach....

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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 09:44 PM
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My local P dealer qouted 3hrs labour to change a $66 handle!!

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Mark
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Old Nov 24, 2006 | 10:58 PM
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best way is to remove the glove box, it could be done without
they are t15 torx screws and you will also need to remove the shocks to fold the cover down far enough
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 08:18 AM
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Graham - Here is a diagram of the Glove Box from the PET. Hopefully, this will help.
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 04:17 PM
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Thank you!

Could you let me know the description of item 9 please - the scan cuts off just above the description. I need to know if it's a rivet or a screw. The heads are covered with the "fur" the rest of the glovebox is covered with, so I can't tell without scraping it off...

Again, many thanks for your help!
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 04:48 PM
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as i stated before #9 is a t15 torx screw you dont need to scrape off the fur
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Old Nov 26, 2006 | 09:55 PM
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Graham - the PET states that # 9 is a

tapping screw 3, 5 X 11 (2002)
tapping screw 3, 5 X 12 (2003 - 2004)
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