How to Remove the Car Passenger Side Drawer?
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Steps to remove the car passenger side drawer: 1. Open the passenger side storage compartment and separate the knobs on both sides; 2. Detach the damper from the glove box, remove the support pin, and then take off the glove box; 3. At this point, the passenger side storage compartment has been successfully removed. The storage box under the passenger side dashboard is commonly referred to as the "glove box". Early cars lacked power steering and certainly no steering wheel heating function. When the steering wheel was cold and heavy, drivers had to wear gloves. Early vehicles also didn't have today's electric start mechanisms; starting the car required manually cranking a "hand crank", which also necessitated gloves to prevent hand injuries. Therefore, the box on the passenger side of early cars was often called "the place to put gloves" by drivers, colloquially known as the "glove box".
Removing the car's glove compartment is actually quite simple, and I do it often, mainly for cleaning or replacing the air filter. Open the compartment and take out any items inside first to avoid making a mess. Then locate the fastening points—most cars have screws or clips on the inner side or bottom of the compartment, which you'll need to remove using a screwdriver or by hand. Don’t pull too hard right away; loosen it gently, as some models may have flexible connections, like those linked to the air filter housing. Remember the steps and take photos of the screw positions to avoid mistakes during reassembly. Safety first: wear gloves to protect your hands, turn off the engine to prevent electrical shorts. If the compartment won’t budge, it might be stuck—give it a gentle shake before pulling it out. After removal, check the wiring and filter condition, and maybe do some maintenance while you’re at it. Regular cleaning can extend its lifespan and reduce odors. In short, just use basic tools like a screwdriver and take your time.
