Passenger Side Airbag

[aamir]

Any idea how the panel above the glove compartment is secured? It is misaligned/loose on my 1996 ES300.

[gbhrps]

aamir,

I don't know the answer to your question through experience, but logic would indicate that it must be some sort of press fit that the air bag can explode past, without throwing any clips or such into the passenger's face. I would expect that you should be able to pry it out. My 2 cents worth....hopefully accurate, but maybe not. BUT...BE CAREFULL!!!... disconnect the battery and wait at least 30 minutes for the air bag circuits to lose any lingering electrical charge, before you attempt removing the the cover. You'll be so close to the bag that if it goes off accidentally...it could kill you. If you have any doubts about it...leave it to a professional. Good luck!

[aamir]

Thanks for your input........I don't necessary want to remove it. But I am afraid that if there is any incidental bumping it might go off.