Viktor Breeden Posted November 9, 2016 Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 (edited) I decided to put a glovebox light in my 2010 MKX. Here are the things you'll need for the glove box light install 00-04 Cadillac deville glove box light harness with plunger 5/8 spade bit 16gauge wire Zip ties Mini fuse tap Drill Red ring loop connector Red butt connector Wire snips Wire strippers I took a glove box light from a 2003 Cadillac Deville. To gain access to the glove box light will need to be removed. This starts by removing the trim panel that surrounds the sides and lower edge of the glove box. It is held in place by spring clips and will unsnap from the dash. With the surround panel removed it is easier to gain access to the two 7 mm screws that hold the lower hush panel in place. Next there are eight torx screws that hold the glove box assembly into the dash. They are either T15 or T20. Two are at the upper leading edge. Two on the right face panel and two on the left face panel. Two at the rear of the glove box. Just above the interior shelf. With all of the screws removed the glove box will slide out of the dash. Keep in mind that there are several wiring connectors attached to the switches and light on the left side of the glove box assembly. Bring the box out slowly and in a way to gain access to the connectors. On this Cadillac there were two plug in connectors with clips/latches that have to be released before removing the connector. The blue one has a latch that can be depressed with either using a small screw driver or your thumb. Hence the name thumb latch. The other has a latch that has to be lifted slightly so that the harness connector can be removed. The light assembly has two latches that have to be depressed. One upper and one lower. Once the latches on the light are released, it has to be pushed to the inside of the glove box. Once the light is fully within the glove box it can be rotated and placed back through the hole for removal. The wires do not disconnect from the light it has to be removed as an assembly. The first 9 images are thanks to http://sparkys-answers.com/2011/11/2001-cadillac-deville-dts-passenger.html Edited November 13, 2016 by Viktor Breeden 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viktor Breeden Posted November 9, 2016 Author Report Share Posted November 9, 2016 Sorry it's not the best write up but it's pretty easy install 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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