Glovebox removal

[Tufty_B]

I can't find any info on how to remove the glovebox to get some access behind the dash, can anyone help?

[g60steve]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tJrY9QEiV9I" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

[Tufty_B]

Thanks, I keep forgetting to check the tube for vids on this type of thing.

I thought that was how it should come off but it has been raining almost nonstop for the past week and when I attempted it (by touch alone) in the dark with the doors shut I was worried that I might snap the arms. It seems like one of the arms has already been repaired, so I'll have proper look in daylight when it isn't raining.

[scottbott]

just watched the video out of curiousity and did not realise that it actualy comes off,I always leave it hanging,good to know

[Tufty_B]

Now the rain stopped for a short time I had a go and it it came off, though I was concerned about bending the tabs quite as much as I had to. and I noticed that one of them has already been repaired before.

[1664]

and I noticed that one of them has already been repaired before.

How was it repaired? I broke one of mine because it snagged on my jeans as I twisted out of the seat to get something from the back of the van. Glue doesn't seem to cut the mustard - at least not the glue I used at any rate....

[Tufty_B]

and I noticed that one of them has already been repaired before.

How was it repaired? I broke one of mine because it snagged on my jeans as I twisted out of the seat to get something from the back of the van. Glue doesn't seem to cut the mustard - at least not the glue I used at any rate....

A slim piece of metal has been shaped into a hook and riveted onto the side, see the photo:

SyncroGloveboxRepair(Small).jpg

[1664]

Ahh right, thanks for that. My plan 'B' was to fix a 2 strips of thin metal to the detached bit of plastic. I was concerned about how many bends would cause them to split through metal fatigue though so I was also considering leather.

[jpennington]

One tab broke on my van in 1995 or 96. I am still considering how to repair it.

[Oldiebut goodie]

Ahh right, thanks for that. My plan 'B' was to fix a 2 strips of thin metal to the detached bit of plastic. I was concerned about how many bends would cause them to split through metal fatigue though so I was also considering leather.

Use high carbon steel then temper it when you have finished fashioning it. But in reality a stiffish piece would make the plastic flex when you needed it to so you wouldn't need a flexible piece of steel.
That has been on the list also for the past 10 years!