Removing stuck glovebox?

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  • lolcantturn
    R3V Elite
    • Oct 2010
    • 4588

    #1

    Removing stuck glovebox?

    I've been tugging downward on this thing with all my might and it doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Any tips and tricks? I gotta swap this ECU out.
    Originally posted by TSI
    ♫ Rust flecks are falling on my head...♫
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  • blefevre
    R3V Elite
    • Dec 2008
    • 4287

    #2
    A huge screw driver. Just start prying the handle off. You will need a new glovebox and latch but it's the only way mine would come off.

    - E30, DSM, Golf R, Mazda 3 Skyactiv

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    • Hick
      R3V OG
      • Sep 2005
      • 6451

      #3
      If you have little arms.... pop the pass side air vent out and you can reach in with your hand. feel for the two sides of the latch, squeeze the pins together and it will open.


      Originally posted by vlad
      Do you know anybody else who built that many bad ass E30s?

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      • Cabriolet
        R3V OG
        • Apr 2010
        • 9620

        #4
        there are 4 screws near the firewall that you can take out of the back of the glove box. once those are out, you can twist the box enough to pop it lose without breaking anything.
        Much wow
        I hate 4 doors

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        • FKNFASTM5
          E30 Addict
          • Apr 2007
          • 493

          #5
          i did a glove box relocation to the trunk.. just yank on it

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          • StereoInstaller1
            GAS
            • Jul 2004
            • 22679

            #6
            If you drop the back of the glove box you might have better luck reaching through and squeezing those latches

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            • lolcantturn
              R3V Elite
              • Oct 2010
              • 4588

              #7
              Lolol I tried the twist of death today..the glove box broke free, but the actual thing where the handle is attached to is still there...fuck :(
              Originally posted by TSI
              ♫ Rust flecks are falling on my head...♫
              OEM+

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