How do I: Take the glovebox door apart
 

If I wanted to replace the glovebox sheetmetal, and remove the door from the plastic box portion, how would I take the glovebox latch apart?

I poked at it a little bit, looking for some secret clip or release, but didn't see anything.

Anybody have experience with this?

Thanks in advance -

K

Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart
 

Anyone?

Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart
 

im on the road right now but i will try to get into my basement later and take so me pics if i remember right there is a hole that you have to press in to get the lock to release but its been a while so i have to look at it again

Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart
 

Heh, heh - you beat me to it!



Thanks, Bob.

It might be a moot point, because I've already started filling holes and painting the one I've got. If it turns out decent I'll just use it.

But - I'd still like to know how to get it apart, just for knowledge's sake.

K

Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart
 

I would also like to know how to get this apart. On the 80 I just bought, someone had pried off the chrome front piece to the lock and I need to replace it but am having trouble.

Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart
 

There was a thread about this earlier this year. You push in on two clips (I believe) on the inside next to the plastic and turn the knob on the outside. I did this on mine, but it has been 2 years ago and I forget exactly how. I kow it takes 4 hands to get it.

Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart
 

I took mine to a locksmith who popped it out in less than a minute and didn't charge me a dime.

Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart
 

Does your's have a "keyed" lock on it?

Mine is just smooth (with a small pinhole)...

K

http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b3...k/100_7097.jpg

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Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart
 

Guys, taking the latch off is super easy.

All you have to do is unscrew it from the inside of the glovebox liner. The actual knob has to be in either the open or closed position, I can't remember, but the inside latch will only spin in 1 of the 2 positions. When unscrewing it, simply pull back slightly, away from the knob...and it will simply unscrew.

No tools required.

I have dont no less than 10 of them this way, worked every time.

Re: How do I: Take the glovebox door apart
 

Done! Got it apart, painted, and back together this weekend.

It wasn't too bad, but did require a number of "practice" installations to develop enough confidence to try it out on the freshly painted part...

;)

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