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Our mechanic had to climb through the inside of the car, into the trunk area and open it by removing the hatch cover. That's the only way he could replace the latch.
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
Open the glove box and you should see a single screw on the back of the latch. Simply unscrew this and the latch should come out.
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.
Yes it works great! Have taken two kids through all those years
If the handle is broken, then you'll have to manually open it. If the locking mechanism is frozen, you will have to manually open it. Generally that means pulling the back panel off and pulling the latch cables by hand. Sequoia forums have detailed information on how to remove the rear panel - fairly simple.
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 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.
Does the 2002 Toyota Highlander have LATCH connectors?
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.