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Tom · 12-06-2004, 11:06 PM

Im trying to change out the plastic part of my glove box and can't get the lock out. Anyone know how?

**swervin ervin** · 12-06-2004, 11:27 PM

I've never attempted this myself, but I copied this from a post about it before. I have no idea who posted it.

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The hole in the front does nothing. Do not pry off the outside knob, it just bends the pot metal tabs on the knob and you still can't get the assembly out. You need to depress spring-loaded tabs on the latch body itself. Open the glove box and look at the small window cut in the housing on the latch. Use a small screwdriver and depress while wiggling on the outside knob and pulling outward. After the inside of the latch comes out you still need a large Allen wrench to unscrew the collar to finally get the whole thing out. It's hard to see the spring-loaded tabs but after you get it out it's pretty simple!
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12-06-2004, 11:06 PM	#1
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	glove box lock removal? Im trying to change out the plastic part of my glove box and can't get the lock out. Anyone know how? __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

12-06-2004, 11:27 PM	#2
swervin ervin You get what you pay for Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Cherryville, NC Posts: 4,798	I've never attempted this myself, but I copied this from a post about it before. I have no idea who posted it. ----------------------------------------------- The hole in the front does nothing. Do not pry off the outside knob, it just bends the pot metal tabs on the knob and you still can't get the assembly out. You need to depress spring-loaded tabs on the latch body itself. Open the glove box and look at the small window cut in the housing on the latch. Use a small screwdriver and depress while wiggling on the outside knob and pulling outward. After the inside of the latch comes out you still need a large Allen wrench to unscrew the collar to finally get the whole thing out. It's hard to see the spring-loaded tabs but after you get it out it's pretty simple! ------------------------------------------------------------- __________________ Mike 1985 Chevy C-10



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