GLOVEBOX REMOVAL

[davanz]

Just joined recently after buying a 2019 Bullitt with less than 6K miles. Even though it has relatively low mileage, the car had sat outside a lot, evidently in a very dusty environment. I have been spending lots of time detailing paint, interior, as well as under hood. I have also bought a new cabin air filter. For my 74 year old body, it seems it would be a good idea to actually remove the glovebox totally, in lieu of just working thru the access opening behind it. Any directions on a way to do this without taking a lot of dash trim apart?

Thanks in advance for any education.

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[Rod Schneider]

The glovebox door is actually the knee airbag for the passenger, removing it is a little involved compared to most others. You can disconnect the snubber (keeps the door from flopping open) and lower the door to fully open. Getting to the filter isn't too bad, lots of youtube videos on this.

 

[Vlad Soare]

Here you go.

 

[Vlad Soare]

I know it's a bit annoying when you ask a direct, concise question, and then other people reply, "oh, you don't need that". Which is why I answered your question first.

But now that that's done, I must say you don't need to remove the glove box. Lowering its lid a bit more than usual by releasing it from the retaining arm is more than enough.

Having changed the cabin filter a few times already, I can tell you that it isn't nearly as bad as some people think it is. Quite the contrary, once you get the hang of it it's a piece of cake.

Do not try to work through the flap. The flap is only there to allow you to see what you're doing. You work underneath and behind the glove box while looking through the flap. It's much easier than it sounds.

 

[NGOT8R]

Just joined recently after buying a 2019 Bullitt with less than 6K miles. Even though it has relatively low mileage, the car had sat outside a lot, evidently in a very dusty environment. I have been spending lots of time detailing paint, interior, as well as under hood. I have also bought a new cabin air filter. For my 74 year old body, it seems it would be a good idea to actually remove the glovebox totally, in lieu of just working thru the access opening behind it. Any directions on a way to do this without taking a lot of dash trim apart?

Thanks in advance for any education.

Congratulations on your Bullitt and welcome! With so few miles, it’s basically brand new.

 

[davanz]

I DID IT !!!! Right proud of mysel. And the glovebox stayed in place. Not exactly a piece of cake for this old man but I have tackled worse projects. Thanks to all for the replies.

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