You wil need.
Basic tools such as screw driver, one size is needed (not sure which) looks like a + head.
Open the glove box, inside there are 5 screws holding the inner front cover. Remove these placing them some where safe. You will need to wiggle the cover to get the arm out of the right hand side, this is not attached to anything.
Once removed the latch is removed with the same screw driver and two screws.
Remove the latch.
If its broken then you maybe able to glue the broken parts back together with super glue or buy another one from the internet.
replacing is the reverse of removal.
There are 2 screws on the inside that get removed and pull the latch down.
Most likely.
I purchased a used 1999 Chevy Malibu and had to replace the glove box because the latch was broken. I purchased another a the local salvage yard and I want to know how to take the lock out of the old door and install it in the new one.
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 the trunk lid latch * Detach the lock release box from the latch assembly * To detach the lock cylinder from the trunk lid pry off the retainer
The easy way to open the hood manually on a 1998 Chevy Cavalier, when the cable is not working is to put the car on a hoist and use a long pole to trip the hood latch. Then lower the vehicle and open the hood the rest of the way. Replace or repair the cable for the hood latch before closing the hood.
Replace the door latch.
Junk yard..
Replace any broken parts or adjust latch assembly
I would check a salvage yard. Or a dealer.
All you have to do is, When the glove box is open just open it again when it's closed. hope this helps.
To remove the glove box on a Chevy Celebrity pull the glove box out, then push up on the tab on the underside of the box to release the latch that keeps the globe box in. It will then simply pull the rest of the way out.