Glove box latch help
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Burning Brakes
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From: Fairbanks Alaska
Glove box latch help
My glove box latch came off today. I feel stupid because I can't figure out how the heck this thing goes back on. Looks so simple, but I'm just not getting it. Can someone drop me a quick how-to for this? Thanks
John
John
Melting Slicks
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From: Wichita, KS
Re: Glove box latch help (bluevette)
Check and see if this link still works. It helped me tighten my lock. http://personal.riverusers.com/~mcphelps/glovebox.htm
Instructor
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From: St Louis MO
Re: Glove box latch help (bluevette)
The thread gives excellent pics. I tightened the latch on my car and it was a piece of cake. I used a small, eyeglass sized screwdriver to depress the lock tumblers and slid the lock assembly out. This will give you access to the nut that holds the lock housing to the door, simply tighten it and slide the lock cylinder back in and you are done.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Fairbanks Alaska
Re: Glove box latch help (yogi78)
I'm such an idiot!!! After looking at the site and going back outside to look at my latch, I had it fixed in about 2 minutes. My problem turned out to be that the nut had completely backed itself off and the two halves just fell apart. I just seem to be having one brain-fart after another lately. Oh well, thanks again for the help.
John
John
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Burning Brakes
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From: Fairbanks Alaska
Re: Glove box latch help (SizzleChest)
I tried to find a bolt laying around in the garage to use the head as a wrench, but couldn't find one the right size. So I just used my finger to get it as tight as I could. Seems solid enough.
John
John
