Removal and installation storage boxes (Opel Astra J)

You will need: 7 mm socket head, flat blade screwdriver.

For removal right glove compartment do the following.



1. Pry up the edge of the right instrument panel trim panel…



2. …and detach the trim from the panel, overcoming the elastic resistance of its holders.



3. Press the locking tab of the front passenger airbag switch harness connector…





4. …disconnect the connector and remove the decorative trim.



5. Open the glove compartment.



6. Unscrew the bolts securing the glove box on the bottom right…



7. …top right…





8. …bottom left…



9. …and top left.



10. Remove the glove box from its slot in the instrument panel…



11. …press the locking button on the glove compartment light wiring harness connector…





12. …disconnect the connector from the lamp and remove the glove compartment.



13. Install the glove box and all removed parts in the reverse order of removal.

For removal left glove compartment do the following.



1. Open the glove compartment.



2. Push its right wall to the left…





3. …and disengage the limiter on this wall from the edge of the socket in the instrument panel.



4. Fold the glove box down, remove its hinges from the holes in the instrument panel and remove the box.

5. Install the glove box in the reverse order of removal.