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[robson]

Has anybody tried to fit a new mechanism by dragonlords "cheats" method in the maintainance guide,

[omegod]

I find it easier to just swap the complete box lid 2 pins out and your done. Got one here if needed

[flyer 0712]

I have repaired several in my time..take out glove box..dont forget screw at side of  dash....take it apart by removing all the screws and repair and replace simples....takes a bit of time and patience ,,but on a nice sunny day in the chair in the garden cup of tea nice rewarding job to do 

[robson]

hello Omegod are you saying that the lid comes off by removing 2 pins if so where are the pins

[RobG]

Either side of lid at the bottom

[05omegav6]

Plus one (iirc) at the side for the damper...

[RobG]

Plus one (iirc) at the side for the damper...

Sprung washer type clip holding that

[robson]

I am now confused why would the guide say remove the glove box when it is possible to remove door.

[flyer 0712]

I found it easier to remove the complete glove box rather than trying to push the pins out that secure the front of it to the rest of the glove box itself...If you open the glove box look where the hinge is at the bottom inside and you will see a steel pin on each side and it is those two that need to be pushed out and then the clip in the picture taken off in order to take the front off which contains the handle you want to repair /replace rather than removing the complete box itself...matter of choice realy...

[robson]

Thanks flyer taking just the door off sounds easier but then you have experience of doing the job.

[robson]

 I have looked and cannot see any pins.

[Magwheels]

Taking the glovebox out is really easy.

Three torx at top, four cross head at the front, three or four cross heads at side (inc releasing the air vent).

Its got to be better than trying to get the door of in situ what with the little clips and all.

[robson]

Thanks magwheels what is involved in removing the air vent I dont want to break that to repair the glove box release.

[05omegav6]

End panel off.
Remove all the phillips screws you can see.
Pull vent out, unplug wiring as you go (if applicable).
Remove all the phillips screws you can now see.
Open glovebox.
Remove all the phillips screws you can see.
Undo the three torx caphead bolts through the holes in the top of the glove box.
Lift the airbag cover up.
Remove the last two phillips screws.

Bish, bash, bosh... takes ten mins max

[Magwheels]

End panel off. That's the awkward bit over!! Just take your time and it will come off.
Remove all the phillips screws you can see.
Pull vent out, unplug wiring as you go (if applicable). Wiring is for night light and on rear of vent, just pulls out.
Remove all the phillips screws you can now see.
Open glovebox.
Remove all the phillips screws you can see.
Undo the three torx caphead bolts through the holes in the top of the glove box.
Lift the airbag cover up.
Remove the last two phillips screws. Wiring for glove box light  and switch is right hand rear corner, just pulls off.

Bish, bash, bosh... takes ten mins max

 As per with wiring details