Fyi, if you have this problem, you should be able to still unlock it without having to break it further. First, lock your glove box. That slides that lever over so it can go back above the pin. Then using a screwdriver or pocket knife, hold the lever up. Then unlock your glove box. The lever should now be hooked back on top of the pin. Now use your screwdriver/ pocket knife to push down on the lever. The glove box should open.
Tinkering more with this part I noticed that my particular problem was that the leg was slightly bent, I was going to order a new one but jb weld and a little bit of patience worked for me. Letting the stuff dry I'm 100% that was my issue.
Basically brute force and destroying the existing handle. That’s about all I can say. Once you’ve ripped the handle off, it’s easier to get at the latch mechanism.
I think I have the exact same problem. How did you rip the lock have off? I went at mine and just broke the pull piece off where you put your fingers under.
@@JarredWaltonwhat did you rip apart, the plastic area where the lock/latch is mounted? Did you wreck the glove box door to do it? What I'm asking is, Do I have to grab the metal thing and rip it out of where it's screwed to the plastic, ruining the whole thing?
I've got the latch handle torn off, and the actual lock removed from its circular housing. Do I just grab it now with pliers and wrench it off, breaking the plastic behind that it's mounted to with screws on the inside?
@@sarahalexanian9295 I ripped apart the plastic hinge/latch portion using pliers, but I was able to avoid damaging the glove compartment itself. The latch that you grab to open the glove compartment normally is what I had to "attack." I basically broke off little chunks until I had removed enough that I was able to get a screwdriver tip up into the actual latching mechanism to release it. 0:44 - Once the handle is out of the way, you should be able to get a small-ish screwdriver tip up and to the right to push the spring-loaded latch down. Note that the video at 44 seconds shows the back of the mechanism, but the part on the left (in the video) is what you're trying to get to. So get the screwdriver up and to the right and then try to bring the tip toward you and that should push the spring-loaded latch down.
Fyi, if you have this problem, you should be able to still unlock it without having to break it further. First, lock your glove box. That slides that lever over so it can go back above the pin. Then using a screwdriver or pocket knife, hold the lever up. Then unlock your glove box. The lever should now be hooked back on top of the pin. Now use your screwdriver/ pocket knife to push down on the lever. The glove box should open.
Tinkering more with this part I noticed that my particular problem was that the leg was slightly bent, I was going to order a new one but jb weld and a little bit of patience worked for me. Letting the stuff dry I'm 100% that was my issue.
This is the video that worked for me.
I have the same problem but can’t get the lock assembly out . Can you please give more details how did you manage to get it out . Thank you
Basically brute force and destroying the existing handle. That’s about all I can say. Once you’ve ripped the handle off, it’s easier to get at the latch mechanism.
@@JarredWalton Thank you for your reply but I managed to solve it by drilling a whole in the latch back and got access to the internal spring.
@@naadly02hey I’m having the same problem… can elaborate on how you did this
@@DavidFritch I drilled a whole in the lock and got out lose
@@naadly02 Where exactly did you drill the hole? Thank you
I think I have the exact same problem. How did you rip the lock have off? I went at mine and just broke the pull piece off where you put your fingers under.
I used some pliers to rip it apart. I couldn’t get it out otherwise.
@@JarredWaltonwhat did you rip apart, the plastic area where the lock/latch is mounted? Did you wreck the glove box door to do it? What I'm asking is, Do I have to grab the metal thing and rip it out of where it's screwed to the plastic, ruining the whole thing?
I've got the latch handle torn off, and the actual lock removed from its circular housing. Do I just grab it now with pliers and wrench it off, breaking the plastic behind that it's mounted to with screws on the inside?
@@sarahalexanian9295 I ripped apart the plastic hinge/latch portion using pliers, but I was able to avoid damaging the glove compartment itself. The latch that you grab to open the glove compartment normally is what I had to "attack." I basically broke off little chunks until I had removed enough that I was able to get a screwdriver tip up into the actual latching mechanism to release it.
0:44 - Once the handle is out of the way, you should be able to get a small-ish screwdriver tip up and to the right to push the spring-loaded latch down. Note that the video at 44 seconds shows the back of the mechanism, but the part on the left (in the video) is what you're trying to get to. So get the screwdriver up and to the right and then try to bring the tip toward you and that should push the spring-loaded latch down.
Got it! Thanks so much for replying! @@JarredWalton
Could you share how you promptly ripped it out? I am having the same exact issue but I don’t want to damage more than I need to
Needlenose pliers, just working bits off the front cover. It took some effort and time. The new hinge came with a cover so I wasn’t worried about it.