Remove the three Philips screws along the top and the two on the bottom
corners and remove the entire glove box. You can then work on the latch
from the back of the latch and easily open the glove compartment by
gently prying off the corners of the glove box from the locking pins.
latch broke- http://www.dubdiy.net/interior/bb.html == == get creative, maybe remove door from where it is mounted by the hinges..? good luck :)
If the plastic part is broken, it can not be repaired. New latch is about $ 50.00.
It is very easy to repair a broken glove box latch. Once you've acquired the part, you will need to take the inner and outer panels of the door apart. The latch is attached to the outer panel of the door. It can be removed with a couple of screws.
Replace any broken parts or adjust latch assembly
There is a latch that you have to pull. If it's locked and you don't have the key you'll have to get someone to break or pick the lock
HI, The hood release is normally found in the glove compartment. On my '97 it's on the left top when I open the glove compartment door. Yours might be a bit different, but typically it's there. Good luck. Steve H.
Normally, a locking cylinder is held in by a clip on the back side. You pass the cylinder through the hole in the glovebox and then inside the glovebox you slide a clip over the cylinder to hold it tight to the inside of the glove compartment door. Maybe you just need to the clip. It may have broke. You shouldn't need a whole glovebox door and all unless the part on the glovebox door is broken where the clip attaches to it. Then you may need just the door.
If the glove box will not stay shut, look at the lock mechanism, the hinge and the latch. If either of these is bent, broken or loose, replace it. These are the most common causes.
To remove the glove compartment box in order to access the radio fuse, you will typically need to follow these steps: Open the glove compartment by pulling the handle or latch located on the front of the compartment. Look for any screws or fasteners that are holding the glove compartment box in place. These may be located on the inside of the compartment, on the sides, or on the back. If you see any screws or fasteners, use a screwdriver or other appropriate tool to remove them. Once all of the screws or fasteners have been removed, gently pull the glove compartment box out of the compartment. It may be held in place by clips or other fasteners, so you may need to gently wiggle it to loosen it. Once the glove compartment box is out of the compartment, you should be able to see the radio fuse and any other electrical components that may be located behind it. It's important to be careful when removing the glove compartment box and to make sure that you are using the appropriate tools for the job. If you are not comfortable with this task, or if you are unsure about how to proceed, it may be best to seek the assistance of a professional mechanic or technician.
One under the hood by the hood latch, one in the glove compartment, and occasionally one by the parking brake pedal for conversions.
The 1979 Chevy Silverado glove box latch is held in place with two retaining screws. Remove the retaining screws and the glove box latch will come off.
Remove it by depressing the retainer tab then sliding the knob out of its latch case. Alternatively, you can use a flat screw driver to insert it behind the knob to force it out.