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Old 07-20-2018, 01:33 PM
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The glovebox is closed. What is the best way to get it open to replace the mechanism
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The glovebox is closed. What is the best way to get it open to replace the mechanism
If you've already broken off the handle, a small flat blade screwdriver will turn the latch.
See HK770's video to replace the key cylinder.
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If you've already broken off the handle, a small flat blade screwdriver will turn the latch.
See HK770's video to replace the key cylinder.
Pretty easy job. I bought a replacement from Amazon.
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I used needle-nosed pliers and pulled straight down on the metal tab.

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