DIY glovebox latch repair...

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It finally went...they always do. Couldn't seem to find a thread on this in the forum. Is there a procedure to do this besides manhandling the shit out of it? The past 2 times Ive dealt with this, I ended up destroying the whole glovebox. Im assuming it can be done better. Thanks

[jw 325ic]

Unbolt the hinge and reach up in there and unlatch it from behind. Its a bitch but it gets the job done without requiring a new lid.

[camip]

My actual hook thing in the latch broke anybody jb weld the hook back in or know how to mend it.

[lambo]

My actual hook thing in the latch broke anybody jb weld the hook back in or know how to mend it.

Find a new one from a junkyard? E28 ones fit. Just switch out your lock.

[camip]

Find a new one from a junkyard? E28 ones fit. Just switch out your lock.

I went down to one the day it broke they wanted $35 for one I replied politely no thanks. Thanks for the tip too.

[lambo]

I went down to one the day it broke they wanted $35 for one I replied politely no thanks. Thanks for the tip too.

Holy balls...I got mine for 4 bucks...

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I got it!!! And without mangling my glovebox! After ripping the handle off I could see the metal hook that locks it was broken off, so some prying it opened it right up. So stoked.

[jeffnhiscars]

Funny...I have a brand new (in the wrapper) BMW inner latch on my desk. It's $5.64

http://www.trademotion.com/parts/index.cfm?make=BMW&year=&searchText=51161955759&action=oePartSearch&siteid=214672