thanks to Richard for this fix... |
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Should you find that your glove
box will no longer open, then it is probable that the latch mechanism is
shot and no amount of fussing will get the
latch to release the metal shaft it
grips.
After much searching I discovered
there is no way to access the the screws holding the door to the dash from
beneath.
The solution is to purchase a fine
tooth hack saw blade and slip it between the upper door opening and the
dash. Slide it along until you contact the
first side of the latch hook and saw
away slowly. Have the teeth face the correct way of course. You will have
to do this twice to cut both sides of the
"U" shaped wire loop. Once done the
door will pop open. To prevent damage from the blades teeth to the vinyl
edges of the dash and door, line the
area with racers {duct} tape first.
The next trick is to purchase some
rubberized magnet strips, and glue one side to the fuzzy dash lining and
one side to the door. Presto a latch
mechanism that will never fail, but
can never be locked either.
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Kindest Regards:
Richard Baumann
VP-Engineering Hardware
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