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Re: Glovebox Latch Screwed Up
[Re: DeMopuar]
#1867082
07/09/15 05:08 AM
07/09/15 05:08 AM
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Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,373 Rancho Cucamonga, CA
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Not sure you can without the possibility of damage.
From your description, likely the outer knob has broken free from the inner mechanism shaft. Is the Latch Keyed (lockable) or is it just a latch release knob?
Is this the Dash Glovebox or a Center Console Glovebox?
Is the inner glovebox cardboard or plastic? You could tunnel through from underneath, remove contents and release the latch, then repair or replace the inner box.
You might be able to pry the outer button off with two screwdrivers wraped in electric tape to not scratch the glovebox door.
You might be able to sneak a thin, flexible blade between the glovebox door to access the latch release.
Do you know what the latch mechanism in question looks like?
It isn't Fort Knox, but trying to force it may well damage something, but that might be the best you can do.
Worst case, a Locksmith?
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Re: Glovebox Latch Screwed Up
[Re: shocktrp]
#1867155
07/09/15 12:37 PM
07/09/15 12:37 PM
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Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 3,524 Lansing, MI
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You can easily pry the chrome knob off by sticking a flat blade screw driver in a very slight bit. Pry it to the side and it will pop off. You can then take the rest of the assembly off by removing the 2 screws on the back side.
70 Road Runner 383-4 4 speed FJ5 & black guts 70 Charger R/T 440-4 4 speed FJ5 & white guts
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