Glove box handle
09-27-2008, 10:29 PM
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Hi all, my glove box handle has come loose and the glove box is now stuck shut 
Has anyone else ever=er had this problem and if so how did you remedy it??
I have with previous cars removed it from the bottom but that seems quite difficult.
Thanks
Has anyone else ever=er had this problem and if so how did you remedy it??
I have with previous cars removed it from the bottom but that seems quite difficult.
Thanks
09-28-2008, 06:38 AM
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Originally Posted by Apex' post='680102' date='Sep 27 2008, 11:29 PM
Hi all, my glove box handle has come loose and the glove box is now stuck shut
Has anyone else ever=er had this problem and if so how did you remedy it??
I have with previous cars removed it from the bottom but that seems quite difficult.
Thanks
Has anyone else ever=er had this problem and if so how did you remedy it??
I have with previous cars removed it from the bottom but that seems quite difficult.
Thanks
If the handle is completely off, there should be a metal hook-like lever. Slide it and the box should open. Otherwise careful application of a screwdriver should work. The glove box mechanism isn't the best engineering feet done by BMW engineers, unfortunately. It rather sux, actually.
09-28-2008, 11:15 AM
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='680211' date='Sep 28 2008, 09:38 AM
If the handle is completely off, there should be a metal hook-like lever. Slide it and the box should open. Otherwise careful application of a screwdriver should work. The glove box mechanism isn't the best engineering feet done by BMW engineers, unfortunately. It rather sux, actually.
09-28-2008, 09:07 PM
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Engine: Custom Remus cat-back exhaust w/chrome square tips, K&N Air Filter, Charcoal Filter Removed, Sprint Booster :-), 50/50 mix of 91+100 Octane, EuroRev ECU Remap (coming soon lol), Dinan High-Flow Throttle Body (coming soon...maybe lol)
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Originally Posted by Apex' post='680643' date='Sep 28 2008, 09:33 PM
Cheers, needle nose pliers? to pull catch and then re attached handle. Bad as new.
Will make an effort to be gentle.
Will make an effort to be gentle.
Lol @ "bad as new"...Glad it worked out for ya
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Originally Posted by advancedlogic' post='680211' date='Sep 28 2008, 10:38 AM
The glove box mechanism isn't the best engineering feet done by BMW engineers, unfortunately. It rather sux, actually.
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