How to Install Tuffy Security Glove Compartment on your 1987-1995 Wrangler

Remove factory glove box

1. Remove the three original screws from across the top of the glove box face above the panic handle, save these screws. (#13.5 Figure 1)

2. Open the original glove box, remove the screws fastening the lid and remove the lid.

3. Reach behind the dash and remove the (4) nuts on the backside of the glove box face. There are two nuts behind each end of the panic handle. These nuts are very difficult to get to and tedious to remove. We recommend using a ¼” drive ratchet with a 7/16” socket. Warning- in some cases there may be sheet metal screws instead of nuts,
however they are located in the same spot. (#13.3 Figure 1)

Install Tuffy glove box

1. Using the same holes that the factory panic handle was connected, install the (2) “L” brackets using the (4) ¼-20X1/2” bolts #13.1, washers #13.2, and nuts #13.3. The 3/8” holes in the “L” bracket should be mounted in front of the metal dash frame #13.4. (See Figure 1)

2. Insert the Tuffy glove box and fasten the remaining (4) ¼-20x1/2” bolts #13.1 and washers #13.2 to the “L” brackets through the holes on the inside of the glove box. (See Figure 1).

3. Refasten the (3) original screws #13.5 across the top of the glove box face. (See Figure 1)

ATTENTION:

FREQUENT LUBRICATION IS NECESSARY ON THE LOCKING SYSTEM

The pushbutton lock contains an “O” ring seal to protect the interior from dust and water. If this mechanism is not lubricated regularly it will become difficult to operate and it may not return to its home position preventing the key from operating the lock. If this happens simply pull up on the pushbutton to manually bring it back to its home position. Lubricate the pushbutton with a light lubricant such as silicone spray. The pushbutton may have to be periodically disassembled and cleaned.