Glovebox won't open.

[Paladin]

The locking mechanism fell out of the glovebox, it's jammed shut and I don't want to break it open. Not even sure if there's anythign in it, but it may be a handy location to store stuff! Any recommenations on how to open it without the locking mechanism? If I put the key in the mechanism, I can slide it back into the glovebox, but not far enough to be able to open it up...

Who knows, maybe the owners manual is in there.

Sam

1986 Buick Regal T-Type, 90K miles, restoration in progress.

 

[salvageV6]

5 sheet metal screws in the hinged bracket in the bottom.

Not quite sure what that will do for you?

Controlled force works for me.... errrr... sometimes...

 

[TA^Guy]

Originally posted by salvageV6
5 sheet metal screws in the hinged bracket in the bottom.

Not quite sure what that will do for you?

Nope your correct.
Mine did the same and I removed those screw then jsut wiggled the top latch loose.