Console lid latch
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From: Bonneville Salt Flats
Okay, I just went out and looked at mine. There are NO obvious fasteners, suggesting the entire plastic surround piece is attached with clips and perhaps the hinge screws, as was mentioned. Or, there might be screws under the rubber-bumpers... NOT.
However, my lid fits tightly closed by spring action of the hinge, hence the latch is really unnecessary to keep it shut. Well, unless you roll the car, then that may not be your biggest issue. All the best.
However, my lid fits tightly closed by spring action of the hinge, hence the latch is really unnecessary to keep it shut. Well, unless you roll the car, then that may not be your biggest issue. All the best.
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From: Caledonia, MS
Okay, I just went out and looked at mine. There are NO obvious fasteners, suggesting the entire plastic surround piece is attached with clips and perhaps the hinge screws, as was mentioned. Or, there might be screws under the rubber-bumpers... NOT.
However, my lid fits tightly closed by spring action of the hinge, hence the latch is really unnecessary to keep it shut. Well, unless you roll the car, then that may not be your biggest issue. All the best.
However, my lid fits tightly closed by spring action of the hinge, hence the latch is really unnecessary to keep it shut. Well, unless you roll the car, then that may not be your biggest issue. All the best.
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Glad you got it back together and it works.