DIY: Refrigerated/heated upper glovebox.
#1
DIY: Refrigerated/heated upper glovebox.
I had a few people ask me how this works and how to do this, so here's a quick DIY on how to make your upper glovebox in a mini fridge or heated box.
What you need
Honda jazz valve cover 77506-TF0-G00ZA
About 3 inches of rubber tubing ~3/8 inch opening size, but test fit in the valve first.
Panel prying tool
Garden trimmer
Start by removing the stock blank cover from your upper glovebox like so
(mine had the valve already in this pic)
Remove the vent cover by prying with the same tool from the top, it'll come off pretty easily.
Locate the little nub on the left of the vent. This is where the tube will connect to.
Use the garden trimmer to cut about 1/2 inches of the end of the nub.
Slide the rubber tubing over the nub until it is secure. Figure out the length of tubing needed by test fitting it in the valve cover and clipping it into the glovebox.
Once you get the right length of tubing you will end up with something like this.
Put the vent cover back on, and you're done! Turn the valve up or down to activate the heated/chilled glovebox. Closing the vent will help the performance as well. Here's the final result:
Enjoy!
What you need
Honda jazz valve cover 77506-TF0-G00ZA
About 3 inches of rubber tubing ~3/8 inch opening size, but test fit in the valve first.
Panel prying tool
Garden trimmer
Start by removing the stock blank cover from your upper glovebox like so
(mine had the valve already in this pic)
Remove the vent cover by prying with the same tool from the top, it'll come off pretty easily.
Locate the little nub on the left of the vent. This is where the tube will connect to.
Use the garden trimmer to cut about 1/2 inches of the end of the nub.
Slide the rubber tubing over the nub until it is secure. Figure out the length of tubing needed by test fitting it in the valve cover and clipping it into the glovebox.
Once you get the right length of tubing you will end up with something like this.
Put the vent cover back on, and you're done! Turn the valve up or down to activate the heated/chilled glovebox. Closing the vent will help the performance as well. Here's the final result:
Enjoy!
Last edited by connor55; 01-30-2014 at 09:06 PM.
#5
Usb
Even i got this function in the car, I didnt get the USB connection.
After I upgraded the Radio with the USB unit, i positioned the USB connector to the bottom of the center console instead of leaving it inside the cooler... less messy...
Also I dont know if connor mentioned but the plastic connection betweent the vent and the glovebox is not available for purchase, as there is no part number available....
After I upgraded the Radio with the USB unit, i positioned the USB connector to the bottom of the center console instead of leaving it inside the cooler... less messy...
Also I dont know if connor mentioned but the plastic connection betweent the vent and the glovebox is not available for purchase, as there is no part number available....
#6
I don't use my iPod that often so it's nice for it to be out of the way. I can control it entirely with my navi unit. But I guess it's slightly annoying when I switch it to USB for a movie. Still like having that lower area free for other things though. For the valve cover, I just drilled a small hole to let the USB cable fit through.
Yeah, I just bought a rubber tube. You can see it in the parts list lol.
Yeah, I just bought a rubber tube. You can see it in the parts list lol.
#8
[QUOTE=connor55;1221312]I had a few people ask me how this works and how to do this, so here's a quick DIY on how to make your upper glovebox in a mini fridge or heated box.
What you need
Honda jazz valve cover 77506-TF0-G00ZA
I love this! However, I searched for that Honda valve cover p/n and it cannot be found. Is this not available for the US Fit? Is this a euro p/n for Jazz only? I have 2009 US Fit.
What you need
Honda jazz valve cover 77506-TF0-G00ZA
I love this! However, I searched for that Honda valve cover p/n and it cannot be found. Is this not available for the US Fit? Is this a euro p/n for Jazz only? I have 2009 US Fit.
#10
I think you will have to have it shipped in from Europe as the Jazz was sold over there and its a Jazz part- shipping will be a ton likely
#13
[QUOTE=gkitf16;1241477]
Try lings honda or like cami said chinese parts websites.
I had a few people ask me how this works and how to do this, so here's a quick DIY on how to make your upper glovebox in a mini fridge or heated box.
What you need
Honda jazz valve cover 77506-TF0-G00ZA
I love this! However, I searched for that Honda valve cover p/n and it cannot be found. Is this not available for the US Fit? Is this a euro p/n for Jazz only? I have 2009 US Fit.
What you need
Honda jazz valve cover 77506-TF0-G00ZA
I love this! However, I searched for that Honda valve cover p/n and it cannot be found. Is this not available for the US Fit? Is this a euro p/n for Jazz only? I have 2009 US Fit.
Try lings honda or like cami said chinese parts websites.
#14
I wonder if the USDM Right Vent had that outlet because yours are Canada Fit... hmmm
I guess, I need to pry out my right vent
I like this modification because I plan to put AEM F/IC (or other piggy back) in that glove box and I prefer if we can cooled it...
Trying to source the vent part now...
I guess, I need to pry out my right vent
I like this modification because I plan to put AEM F/IC (or other piggy back) in that glove box and I prefer if we can cooled it...
Trying to source the vent part now...
#17
Install mine today, Thanks for this diy from connor55
What I learn is I need to get the hose with 3/4in outer diameter and 5/8in inner diameter. At first I used the one with 1/2in inner diameter and it is too small...
here are the pictures on mine:
What I learn is I need to get the hose with 3/4in outer diameter and 5/8in inner diameter. At first I used the one with 1/2in inner diameter and it is too small...
here are the pictures on mine:
#18
You get the part from Lings