Lexus NX: Disassembly

DISASSEMBLY

PROCEDURE

1. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR CHECK CUSHION

HINT:

Use the same procedure for both glove compartment door check cushions.

(a) Using a screwdriver, detach the 3 claws and remove the glove compartment door check cushion. HINT: Tape the screwdriver tip before use.

*1 Protective Tape

2. REMOVE GLOVE BOX LIGHT ASSEMBLY

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3. REMOVE GLOVE COMPARTMENT DOOR LOCK CYLINDER ASSEMBLY

NOTICE:

Perform this procedure only when replacement of the glove compartment door assembly is necessary.

(a) Mark the glove compartment door assembly as shown in the illustration. Standard Measurement Area Measurement A 64.0 mm (2.520 in.) B 50.0 mm (1.969 in.) C 10.0 mm (0.394 in.)

*a Edge of Curved Surface *b Marking

(b) Insert a 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) drill bit into a drill.

(c) Tape the 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) drill bit 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Tape the 3.0 mm (0.118 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

(d) Drill holes along the marking as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

To prevent the glove compartment lock cylinder assembly from being damaged, make sure to only drill holes along the marking.

(e) Insert a 7.0 mm (0.276 in.) drill bit into a drill.

(f) Tape the 7.0 mm (0.276 in.) drill bit 10.0 mm (0.394 in.) from the tip as shown in the illustration.

NOTICE:

Tape the 7.0 mm (0.276 in.) drill bit to prevent the drill bit from going too deep.

(g) Redrill each hole using the 7.0 mm (0.276 in.) drill bit.

(h) Using a plier nipper (side cutters), cut the glove compartment door assembly between each hole.

(i) Using a nipper, cut the position shown in the illustration and disconnect the backside of the holder.

Disconnection Position

(j) Press the cylinder lock to release it and pull out the glove compartment door lock cylinder assembly from the glove compartment door assembly to remove it as shown in the illustration.

*a	Cylinder Lock
	Remove in this Direction

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