Unveiling the Secrets A Step-by-Step Guide to Retrieve a Broken Latch from an R230 Glove Box

Look where the locking bar on the box fits and thread a piece of wire/cord through the latch if possible. Pull down while pressing the open button and go from ... My glovebox "broke" in the closed position and I can't open it. The latch pulls but it's lost its tension. I also hear a metallic rattle when I ... You can replace the glovebox, or do what I did, which is to reinforce it with a 2" x 3" sheet of aluminum roof flashing material riveted to the broken area. Ø All of the parts are tested either before or after removal from the vehicle. If they do not function, then we do not list it. See full description. Have ... Try with a small thin screwdriver to pry outward the lugs on the back of the handle that are mounted to the pins on the latching mechanism. I think the most wonderful thing is, you open the lid to get something out and the dash goes "ping" and says glove box lid open. Its very good ... First things first open the glove box and you will see a black plastic cover over the latch area. Remove the three retaining screws and then the latch cover. 2005 Mercedes SL 500 How to Open and then repair the Glovebox Thanks for watching, please Like, Subscribe and Ring the Bell to be notified ... My advice is to remove the glove compartment and see if you can get into the lid to fix it, maybe using epoxy. Otherwise, you need a whole new glove box. You'll need a new latch, Item 14 in this diagram. Assuming you can get it open. I haven't seen one broken the way yours broke. Maybe you can ...