In an 04 Corolla LE, how does the front lower storage compartment (right in front of the shifter) come out?

Mine seems to be broken and won't stay closed.

Any ideas?

Thanks........:grinyes:

I see this is an old post, but no one responded yet. My son's '03 Corolla has the same issue - both compartment doors won't stay closed, just flop around - a major irritant - Toyota dealer says this is a $300 repair job. Seems like the spring mechanisms to hold the doors closed have failed or come apart. We will tackle ourselves as it can't be rocket science but need to find how to open up the dash panel safely (without tripping air bags, etc.) to get at the hinges/ springs etc.

Just found a link to a video showing how to disassemble the dash; it's actually very simple...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Bz5yz_DkU

It is wisest to disable the airbags first. Good luck to anyone having this problem.

I see this is an old post, but no one responded yet. My son's '03 Corolla has the same issue - both compartment doors won't stay closed, just flop around - a major irritant - Toyota dealer says this is a $300 repair job. Seems like the spring mechanisms to hold the doors closed have failed or come apart. We will tackle ourselves as it can't be rocket science but need to find how to open up the dash panel safely (without tripping air bags, etc.) to get at the hinges/ springs etc.

Just found a link to a video showing how to disassemble the dash; it's actually very simple...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Bz5yz_DkU

It is wisest to disable the airbags first. Good luck to anyone having this problem.


many thanks for the video, just what i needed,........just 1 more question........how easy was it to repair or replace the broken springs?