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Old 04-27-2010, 09:47 AM   #1
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Removing that stubborn glove box door latch

I parted a truck recently and came up with an intact glove box and door for my dually. I want to restore the box door before installing it though.

Question is, how to I remove the turn knob/ latch deal ? I see the paper clip hole and have been fumbling with it an a tiny allen wrench, but can't figure out how it releases.

It's a non locking knob by the way.
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Old 04-27-2010, 12:45 PM   #2
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Re: Removing that stubborn glove box door latch

For non-key lock latches:
Latch the latch with the glove box door open.
Use a straightened paperclip in the top hole (the hole pointing at the passenger door with the glove box open) to push and release each of the tumblers one by one as you slowly remove the cylinder assembly.
Unscrew the round piece from the outer side of the glove box door.
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Old 04-27-2010, 07:29 PM   #3
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Re: Removing that stubborn glove box door latch

Thank you coggedbelt. I was going about it the wrong way completely. I did it like you described and it came apart just fine.

I appreciate it.
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Old 04-28-2010, 12:23 AM   #4
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Re: Removing that stubborn glove box door latch

It seems simple once you have done it, but this question comes up often. We need some pics to make this an FAQ...
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Old 04-28-2010, 01:41 AM   #5
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Re: Removing that stubborn glove box door latch

thats a good idea, im sure there are a few other FAQs that people may have about these truck that can be all in one thread, like an introduction to the forum, and if that doesnt answer your questions you can elaborate with a new topic.
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Old 04-28-2010, 05:47 AM   #6
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Re: Removing that stubborn glove box door latch

............if none of the above works, a plasma cutter, sledge hammer, and machine gun will separate the latch from the lid.
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Old 04-28-2010, 05:26 PM   #7
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Re: Removing that stubborn glove box door latch

i been wandering the same question.... also you might want to faq the cab trim if you don't know to go in the cab corners with a 3/8's ratchet you'll never figure it out.....
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Old 04-28-2010, 05:42 PM   #8
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Re: Removing that stubborn glove box door latch

So Kevin,
are you keeping the dually square?
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